The Universe in a Nutshell

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The physics of everything in 45 minutes...

What is physics good for? Well, according to theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, everything.  

From the early moments of the universe to the hunt for the Higgs Boson, the string theory specialist and prolific author provides a beautifully accessible explanation of why "the history of physics is the history of modern civilization."

Look out for the mention of Faraday and the Christmas lectures at 16:48.

The video was originally created by Floating University and is available alongside similar animated lectures at Big Think.