The Debrief

Scientists Successfully Use String Theory to Challenge More Than a Century of Assumptions About Living Systems

Scientists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have used mathematical concepts from string theory, a theoretical description of the mechanics of the entire universe, to upend over a century of ...
deseret

‘American Idol’ contestant makes Carrie Underwood cry with ‘String Cheese’ — an original song about motherhood

Hannah Harper had Carrie Underwood in tears as she sang about the chaos of being a mom of three young boys during her “American Idol” audition. “I thought finding peace in the quiet’s what I wanted / ...
nindiespotlight

Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room

With escape rooms having been a pretty popular group activity over the past decade or so (with the exception of the past year, obviously) it’s not a surprise to see a puzzle title adopt that format ...
Philadelphia Inquirer

In the String Band Spectacular, Mummers give their all at the chilly Linc

Nearly a month after dangerous winds snarled their New Year’s Day performances, a dozen Mummers string bands got their encore. The slate of bands reimagined their Jan. 1 routines Saturday on the ...
Popular Mechanics

This Radical Theory Could Explain the Nature of Reality—And How Your Brain Evolved

Biological systems are notoriously tough to model, especially when it comes to figuring out the axons, neurons, blood vessels, and other structural components of gray matter, or the tissue that makes ...
Philadelphia Inquirer

With ‘extreme cold’ expected Saturday, one Mummers band has already pulled out of the String Band Spectacular

A month after dangerous winds led Mummers string bands to cancel their New Year’s Day Parade competition, one string band says it’ll be too cold to play a makeup show Saturday. “With extreme cold ...
Quanta Magazine

String Theory Inspires a Brilliant, Baffling New Math Proof

Years ago, an audacious Fields medalist outlined a sweeping program that, he claimed, could be used to resolve a major problem in algebraic geometry. Other mathematicians had their doubts. Now he says ...
Gizmodo

What Ever Happened to String Theory?

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 7 minutes ...
The Conversation

String theory: scientists are trying new ways to verify the idea that could unite all of physics

Marika Taylor currently receives funding from EPSRC, STFC, UK government deparments and the European Horizon programme. In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the ...
Phys.org

String theory: Scientists are trying new ways to verify the idea that could unite all of physics

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...
Old Dominion Lace and Crown

ODU’s Latest Musical “String” Weaves Magic as It Hits the Stage

It’s funny, it’s heartbreaking. It’s Greek, it’s human. It’s quirky, it’s meaningful. It’s “String,” the latest play put on by ODURep. This thought-provoking musical intertwines Greek mythology with a ...