April 23, 1999
An Unusual Champion Promotes the Hottest Area of Theoretical Physics
Columbia U.'s Brian R. Greene argues that 'superstring' theory can resolve contradictions between relativity and quantum mechanics
It's 12:30 p.m., and Brian R. Greene is explaining -- for the third time today -- why he thinks the universe is made up of ultra-small objects called "superstrings."
The dashing professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, dressed in New York chic -- jet-black pants and shirt, a dark
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