Mr parallel universe SCIENCE OUR UNIVERSE IS DOOMED, SAYS PROFESSOR MICHIO KAKU. FORTUNATELY, HE'S WORKING ON SEVERAL ESCAPE ROUTES: TIME TRAVEL, WORMHOLES, AND ANOTHER UNIVERSE ENTIRELY. THE PHYSICIST ON A MISSION TO 'READ THE MIND OF GOD' SHARES HIS (VERY) DEEP THOUGHTS WITH NIGEL FARNDALE.

From: The Sunday Telegraph London | Date: March 23, 2008| Author: NIGEL FARNDALE | Copyright information

THERE IS A CONTRADICTION IN PROFESSOR MICHIO Kaku's appearance, as if he had been drawn by a composite artist, based on the memories of an unreliable witness. It is to do with the smoothness of his skin being at odds with the silver hair that flows down to his shoulders. The latter reflects his age, 61; the former suggests he is a teenager.

Perhaps he has the face he deserves. There is kindness in his eyes and a smile tugs gently at the corners of his mouth as he talks. His optimism ab...

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