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In "Unveiling the Edge of Time," science writer John R. Gribbin traces the evolution of ideas that turned black holes, white holes, and wormholes from speculative concepts into tested components of modern physics. He details the theoretical foundations and experimental efforts that support the existence of these spacetime anomalies, discusses the physics of singularities where known laws break down, and examines the possibility that such structures could facilitate travel across time or into other universes. Gribbin combines rigorous scientific explanation with vivid, accessible prose to illuminate both the remarkable discoveries and the profound implications for our understanding of the cosmos.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: John R. Gribbin
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