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Its a rerun, but interesting nonetheless.<br /><br />From e-mail newsletter:<br /><br /> <i>Next on NOVA: "The Elegant Universe"<br /><br />http://www.pbs.org/nova/elegant/<br /><br />Broadcast: December 21, 2004, 8:00-10:00 pm ET on PBS (check local<br />listings as local broadcast schedules may vary)<br /><br />String theory is the Holy Grail of modern physics. Using complex<br />mathematics, string theorists seek to unify the forces of nature,<br />enabling physicists to understand the universe at its most basic<br />level. To the uninitiated, string theory is totally mind-boggling.<br />But physicist Brian Greene has a rare gift for conveying physics in<br />vivid everyday images, a gift that has turned his recent book, The<br />Elegant Universe, into a mighty bestseller. Now Greene brings his<br />talent, youth, and vitality to television for the first time. A<br />highly innovative, Matrix-like production style makes the surreal<br />world of string theory spring to life on the screen. On the<br />companion Web site, hear the opinions and insights of Greene and<br />other leading physicists about the current state of string theory,<br />look behind the scenes at how the film's special effects were<br />achieved, and delve into a series of mind-expanding interactives,<br />among other features.<br /><br />Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:<br /><br />Articles and Interviews<br /><br /> A Theory of Everything?<br /> In this excerpt from his book The Elegant Universe, Brian Greene<br /> explains why string theory might hold the key to unifying the<br /> four forces of nature.<br /><br /> A Conversation with Brian Greene<br /> The series host says we may not be smart enough to ever fully<br /> understand the universe, he'd like to know now if string theory<br /> is wrong, and more.<br /><br /> Viewpoints on String Theory<br /> Leading physicists offer insights -- and sometim</i> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>