Abstract, mathematically complex and (so far) unsupported by direct experimental evidence, string theory attracts plenty of criticism. Yet it remains an incredibly active area of research, with ...

When saxophonist/composer John Zorn first introduced Masada in 1994, it's unlikely that he could have anticipated it would become so successful. The first songbook was originally developed for his ...

Adapted excerpt from Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray, by Sabine Hossenfelder. Copyright © 2018. Available from Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books ...

Two recently published books are riling the small but influential community of string theorists, by arguing that the field is wandering dangerously far from the mainstream. Few in the community are, ...

String theory, the multiverse and other ideas of modern physics are potentially untestable. At a historic meeting in Munich, scientists and philosophers asked: Should we trust them anyway? Physicists ...

Chaucer’s Bookstore will host a storytime with bestselling Santa Barbara author Patrice Karst, who will discuss her latest book “The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible ...

There is no doubt that Mr. K was a remarkable man and a gifted music teacher. But is his brand of “tough love” outdated, or just what today’s coddled students need? (READ: An interview with the ...