Master Discusses 20 Major Questions in Science

Author: (English) Harriet Swain Li Shuhui Wu Wei Liu Yaozong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: What is life? How did the universe begin? How will the world end? A series of question marks represent humanity's infinite confusion about its own existence. The complex world, the boundless universe, are filled with countless mysteries. The masters holding the torch of thought lead us through the scientific exploration of the past and present, allowing us to witness the rational light of profound insights. In the vast expanse of the sky, the stars are like the sea—what star can you pluck? This book collects the works of renowned scientists today. For example, John Polkinghorne (Dr. John Polkinghorne), one of the greatest living writers and thinkers, has deeply reflected on the relationship between science and religion. He is not only a true world-class scientist but also a pastor. Sir Martin Rees, as a scientist, was one of the advocates of the idea that quasars are the energy source of massive black holes, and his research on the distribution of quasars also helped overturn the theory that the universe is in a stable state. John Barrow, author of best-selling books such as The Book of Nothing and The Book of Infinity: A Concise Guide to Infinity, Eternity, and Infinity, is a mathematics professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. Mary Winkler, one of the 100 most influential intellectuals in the UK, as selected by the 100th anniversary issue of the British intellectual magazine Prospect. This book collects the works of renowned scientists today. For example, John Polkinghorne is one of the greatest living writers and thinkers, who has deeply reflected on the relationship between science and religion. He is not only a true world-class scientist but also a pastor; Sir Martin Rees, as a scientist, was one of the advocates of the idea that quasars are the energy source of massive black holes, and his research on the distribution of quasars also helped overturn the theory that the universe is in a stable state; John Barrow, author of best-selling books such as The Book of Nothing and The Book of Infinity: A Concise Guide to Infinity, Eternity, and Infinity, is a mathematics professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge; Mary Winkler, one of the 100 most influential intellectuals in the UK, as selected by the 100th anniversary issue of the British intellectual magazine Prospect.