Physics
The Big Bang Theory Explained
Most people think of the Big Bang as the moment that the universe “exploded” and came into existence. As Professor Don Lincoln explains, the reality is more complicated. […]
Professor Don Lincoln
Physics
How Dangerous is Radiation Exposure?
How dangerous is radiation exposure? The reality is much less fantastical than typically portrayed in Hollywood horror films. […]
Physics
Big Mysteries: Extra Dimensions
Extra dimensions, which may well be an incorrect hypothesis, are one possible explanation for why gravity is so much weaker than the other forces. In this video, Great Courses professor Dr. Don Lincoln explains it all with the help of a talking rabbit. […]
Professor's Perspective
Mysteries of the Universe: Is Dark Matter Lumpy Or Smooth?
Is Dark Matter Less ‘Lumpy’ Than Predicted? Professor Don Lincoln discusses the concepts of Dark Matter and just how “lumpy” it actually is. […]
Chemistry
A Search For the Theory of Everything
The unifying theories of physics are among the greatest and most complex in all of science—nothing less than a search for the theory of everything. […]
Physics
The Origin of Mass
Sophisticated consumers of science have heard that the Higgs boson is the origin of mass for ordinary matter. This is true, to a degree… […]
The Great Courses Blog
Accolades Abound! Congrats to Don Lincoln
Today, we congratulate Professor Don Lincoln on a number of recent accomplishments. […]
The Torch Podcast
Searching For The Theory Of Everything: The Torch Podcast
On this episode of The Torch, we examine the unifying theories of physics and the quest to discover how everything in our universe is interconnected which will, in turn, establish The Theory of Everything with Professor Don Lincoln, Ph.D. and Senior Scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. […]