YOU probably know the answer already. But do you know how we found it? This is no-nonsense science writing that will be enjoyed for years: David Weintraub is an expert guide, laying out the evidence in just the right amount of detail. There are no flounces or diversions, no attempts to hold the reader’s attention by lifting the scientists above the science. The simple strategy works because the science is simply fascinating.
Working out the age of the universe is among the most audacious tasks we have ever embarked upon. But we did not aim too high: we now have…
