Brian Randolph Greene (born February 9, 1963) is an American physicist known for his research on string theory. He is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, director of its center for theoretical physics, and the chairman of the World Science Festival, which he co-founded in 2008. Greene co-discovered mirror symmetry, relating two different Calabi–Yau manifolds. He also described the flop transition, a mild form of topology change, and the conifold transition, a more seve...
The best American science and nature writing, 2006
The best American science and nature writing, 2006
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This anthology gathers the finest science and nature writing from 2006, featuring a collection of essays and articles that explore various facets of the natural world and scientific discovery. Edited by Brian Greene and Tim Folger, it offers readers a diverse range of perspectives on the wonders and complexities of our universe.
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The best American science and nature writing, 2006Unknown, 2007
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Houghton Mifflin Co.Language: EnglishISBN: 9780618722228First Edition4 editions available
