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Is String Theory Still Our Best Hope?
Is string theory the one true “theory of everything?” Some physicists swear it’s a fundamental ingredient of nature. Others wish it would just go away. On this episode of The Quanta Podcast, host Samir Patel speaks with...
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Is String Theory Still Our Best Hope? is an episode from Quanta Science Podcast by Quanta Magazine. Is string theory the one true “theory of everything?” Some physicists swear it’s a fundamental ingredient of nature. Others wish it would ju...
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Published Apr 21, 2026, 26:20 long, audio available.
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