Tag: Universe

  • Physics, Time Crystals and the Joy of Knowing

    Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek has redefined physics with ideas like axions, anyons, and time crystals. At 74, he’s still chasing quantum puzzles, gravitational waves, and AI insights. Revered for humility and optimism, Wilczek sees the universe’s beauty as both humbling and uplifting, even as science funding faces political threats.

  • When Did Time Begin? It Wasn’t At The Big Bang

    The universe began expanding 13.8 billion years ago, but time itself may have a deeper mystery. Some theories suggest time existed before the Big Bang, while others propose it emerged from changes in space-time. Time’s direction, tied to disorder and consciousness, remains an unsolved puzzle in physics and philosophy.