Stories by Carlo Rovelli

Carlo Rovelli is a professor of physics at Aix-Marseille University and a leading expert in general relativity and quantum gravity. His popular science books (including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Helgoland) have been translated in over 50 languages. He is a co-founder and board member of the Global Peace Dividend initiative. Follow Carlo Rovelli on Twitter @carlorovelli

Politics

A Small Cut in World Military Spending Could Help Fund Climate, Health and Poverty Solutions

International cooperation could stem and redirect some of the $2 trillion the world wastes each year in the global arms race

3 hours ago — Carlo Rovelli and Matteo Smerlak | Opinion

Space & Physics

Physics Needs Philosophy / Philosophy Needs Physics

Philosophy has always played an essential role in the development of science, physics in particular, and is likely to continue to do so

July 19, 2018 — Carlo Rovelli

The Sciences

Science as perpetual revolution, from its earliest beginnings to quantum gravity

What is science? Science has given us technology and the modern world, has tripled our life expectancy and taught us so much about the universe. Where does its power come from?

September 13, 2011 — Carlo Rovelli