The Universe Next Door: A Journey Through 55 Alternative Realities, Parallel Worlds and Possible Futures by New Scientist

The Universe Next Door: A Journey Through 55 Alternative Realities, Parallel Worlds and Possible Futures by New Scientist

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The Universe Next Door: A Journey Through 55 Alternative Realities, Parallel Worlds and Possible Futures by New Scientist

Could there be a doorway to the multiverse in our backyard?

It's lucky you're here. But for a series of incredible coincidences and roads not taken, your life could be very different. The same goes for reality. We live in just one of many possible worlds. In others, dinosaurs still rule the Earth, the Russians got to the Moon first, time flows backwards and everyone is vegetarian.

And that's just for starters. What if the laws of physics were different? If we really did live in a multiverse? If robots became smarter than us? If humans were wiped off the face of the planet?

Join New Scientist on a thrilling journey through these and dozens of other incredible but perfectly possible alternative realities, thought experiments and counterfactual histories -each shining a surprising and unexpected spotlight on life as we know it.

Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.

Follow New Scientist on Twitter: @newscientist


Graham Lawton (Author)

After a degree in biochemistry and a MSc in science communication, both from Imperial College, Graham Lawton landed at New Scientist, where he has been for almost all of the 21st century, first as features editor and now as executive editor. His writing and editing have won a number of awards. Follow Graham on Twitter: @GrahamLawton

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ISBN 13 9781473658677
ISBN 10 1473658675
Title The Universe Next Door: A Journey Through 55 Alternative Realities, Parallel Worlds and Possible Futures
Author New Scientist
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Nicholas Brealey
Year published 2017-11-14
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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