Physics has entered a remarkable era. Ideas that were once the realm of science fiction are now entering our theoretical - and maybe even experimental - grasp. Brand-new theoretical discoveries about extra dimensions have irreversibly changed how particle physicists, astrophysicists, and cosmologists now think about the world. The sheer number and pace of discoveries tells us that we've most likely only scratched the surface of the wondrous possibilities that lie in store. Ideas have taken on a life of their own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physics is advancing rapidly with theories once considered fiction now becoming testable.
- In plain terms
- Science is making big discoveries faster than before.
- What can you take from it?
- We are only beginning to understand the possibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What science fiction ideas seem plausible now?
Another view
It may overstate how quickly fiction becomes reality.
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