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Name: Parallel Worlds
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Author: Michio Kaku

In Parallel Worlds, renowned physicist Michio Kaku examines the recent breakthroughs that have reshaped cosmology, from observations by WMAP, COBE, and the Hubble Space Telescope to the inflationary universe theory. He explains how these data support the idea that our universe could be one of many in a multiverse, a concept rooted in string theory and its newer form, M‑theory. Kaku discusses the implications of a multiverse for understanding the universe’s origins and its eventual fate, including the possibility of a ‘big freeze’ and the speculative idea that advanced civilizations might escape through inter‑dimensional pathways. Along the way, he dives into black holes, time machines, and multidimensional space, offering a clear, engaging look at how modern physics is expanding our view of reality.

First publish date: December 28, 2004

Genre: Science/Physics

Authors: Michio Kaku

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