Where the Universe Came from: How Einstein's Relativity Unlocks the Past, Present and Future of the Cosmos

Unravel the mysteries of our 13.8-billion-year history with Where the Universe Came From, a definitive entry in the New Scientist Instant Expert series. This book explores how Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity revolutionised our understanding of space-time, shifting it from a static background to a dynamic fabric that curves, stretches, and even collapses.

Product Highlights

The Relativity Revolution: Discover how Einstein overturned centuries of Newtonian thought by revealing gravity as the curvature of space and time

A 13.8-Billion-Year Journey: Trace the universe's evolution from the hot, dense state of the Big Bang to its current accelerating expansion

The "Missing" 95%: Learn why cosmologists believe the vast majority of our universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, and how relativity helps us detect their invisible influence

The Riddle of Black Holes: Explore the extreme regions where relativity predicts the existence of black holes and even theoretical wormholes, potentially holding the key to a "Theory of Everything"

Unfinished Business: Leading cosmologists explain why relativity might not be the final answer and how researchers are working to bridge the gap between the cosmic scale of gravity and the tiny world of quantum mechanics.

Like other books in the New Scientist series, this guide is designed for curious minds who want deep insights without the dense jargon of a textbook. It serves as a bridge between high-level physics and accessible storytelling, using clear language to explain how we know what we know about the origins of existence.

Technical Specifications

Author: New Scientist

Series: New Scientist Instant Expert

Format: Paperback

Page Count: 194 pages

Dimensions: 21cm x 14cm