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The Universe Speaks in Numbers: How Modern Math Reveals Nature's Deepest SecretsHow math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteries One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the forces between them. For centuries, we have searched for these laws by studying the results of experiments. Since the 1970s, however, experiments at the world's most powerful atom
How math helps us solve the universe's deepest mysteries One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the forces between them. For centuries, we have searched for these laws by studying the results of experiments. Since the 1970s, however, experiments at the world's most powerful atom-smashers have offered few new clues. So some of the world's leading physicists have looked to a different source of insight: modern mathematics. These physicists are sometimes accused of doing 'fairy-tale physics', unrelated to the real world. But in The Universe Speaks in Numbers, award-winning science writer and biographer Farmelo argues that the physics they are doing is based squarely on the well-established principles of quantum theory and relativity, and part of a tradition dating back to Isaac Newton. With unprecedented access to some of the world's greatest scientific minds, Farmelo offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the blossoming relationship between mathematics and physics and the research that could revolutionize our understanding of reality. A masterful account of the some of the most groundbreaking ideas in physics in the past four decades. The Universe Speaks in Numbers is essential reading for anyone interested in the quest to discover the fundamental laws of nature.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 05/28/2019
ISBN: 9780465056651
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.20d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 6
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★★★★★ 5
As described
Color: Black
Light weight, easy to put together and you can disconnect the ends and just roll the whole thing nice and tight for quick out of the way storage. Pretty sturdy, doesn't fall over if you bump into it, you could use it outside but if there's a lot of light you can see through a tiny bit if you're really close but I only tested this indoors so not sure about patio types
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025
★★★★★ 2
Flimsy - choose something else
Color: Black
Very flimsy and barely stands up… better options out there.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful, sturdy, lightweight.
Color: Natual, Pattern Name: Divider, Color: Natual, Pattern Name: Divider
This screen is beautiful, lightweight and well-made. There is no splintering of the wood like I read in some reviews. The white fabric is thick and sturdy and even. The brass hinges seem to be high quality and were mounted precisely. This screen came right out of the box completely assembled. It was boxed well and there was no shipping damage.
I will enjoy using this as a backdrop when I am on Zoom and as a room divider in my studio.
I paid $75 for this and I think that is a bargain! I am very happy with this purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful
Color: Natual, Pattern Name: Divider
Okay now! This is exactly what i needed. Perfect and no assembly required. Love the smell of the bamboo wood. Lightweight and very portable and great size. Ran around town all day the other day and for nothing that wasnt more expensive and just plain ugly. This is absolutely beautiful and well worth the money and it looks beautiful. What is depicted is exactly correct and that’s why there is no need to post another photo.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Nice panels to hide unsightly areas
Color: Black, Pattern Name: Divider
These are nice panels with a modern look to hide those unsightly places in your basement or utility areas and still allow ready access. Used mine in our large laundry room to block the view of the furnace and water heater in lieu of building a wall. The black and white basic pattern blended well with the walls and white appliances and improves the casual look of the room. I would not call construction overly rigid as they will not stand up to rough treatment or childrens areas well.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026