Randall, Lisa

"Weaving together the cosmos' history and our own in an expanding intellectual adventure story, 'Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs' takes us from the mysteries of dark matter and our cosmic environment to the conditions for life on Earth"--Dust jacket.

A renowned particle physicist draws on original research into dark matter to illuminate the surprising connections between deep space and life on Earth.

Examines the world of warped, hidden dimensions that impact everything in the universe, explains how scientists are trying to prove the existence of these dimensions, and explores many unanswered questions related to the concept.

Featuring conversations with leading figures in other fields, a renowned physicist discusses the latest technological breakthroughs and examines the role of risk, creativity, uncertainty, beauty, and truth in scientific thinking.