Universal Mysteries: A Scientific Perspective

For all of our technological advancement, many mysteries still escape our understanding, leaving us in wonder and awe. It seems the more we learn the more questions arise. This may be because those new questions are attendant with a newfound awareness.This book explores a number of universal mysteries I have found intriguing. Ever since I can remember, I was intensely interested in science and how it impacts all our lives. I have deep admiration for the monumental intellect and effort those great scientists contribute for all our benefit and enlightenment. Reading scientific material, trying to grasp its abstract concepts can be quite challenging. As an example, when I made a valiant, however incomplete attempt to read physicist Brian Greene's book, The Elegant Universe, it was a difficult but rewarding experience because in the process he helped me understand the concept of why time slows down when we approach the speed of light. It was both enlightening and gratifying. The articles included here discuss the science behind these mysteries in an effort to come a little closer to the truth of what is. Scientific research is a never-ending investigation and adventure. It's a window into determining how our physical world works, doing so with a discipline to willingly, enthusiastically and objectively go wherever the evidence leads. I hope this book will be an adventure for you to read, as it was for me to write. I wrote it with the intention of making it interesting, easy, and understandable for all those interested in these universal mysteries to enjoy. May it offer an expanded perspective on the ultimate mystery, life itself.