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The Membrane at the end of the universe

In the quest for the ultimate theory of everything, theorists have given superstrings another dimension. Supermembranes may wrap up the Universe in 11 dimensions.
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New Scientist 30th June 1988
Pages 67 - 71 

Black Holes and Qubits

While string theory and M-theory have yet to make readily testable predictions in high-energy physics, they could find practical applications in quantum-information theory.

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Cern Courier
http://cerncourier.com/cws/article/cern/42328

Instant Expert: Theory of Everything

We now have a theory that might unify quantum mechanics and Einstein's general relativity. Michael Duff brings you up to speed in our latest expert guide.
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New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/special/instant-expert-theory-of-everything

A Theory of Everything... has physics gone too far...

Science's hunt for a unifying account of how the world works requires us to entertain everything from hidden dimensions to multiple universes. But are these ideas based on fact or fiction? Jim Baggott and Mike Duff debate the limits of Physics
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The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/jun/16/has-physics-gone-too-far

M-theory without the M


A review of the book “A Brief History of String Theory: From Dual Models to M-Theory” by Dean Rickles. 

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Constellations

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Article in theatre programme for the west-end play ''Constellations'' by Nick Payne

Einstein didn't explain everything

Article in the Independent on unified theories
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