Astrophysics  Measures the universe  Discovers exotic objects:supernova, black holes  Tests laws of physics in extreme conditions of outer space

Biophysics  Seeks to decipher the human genome  Explores the functioning of the brain: thought, memory  Investigates the physics of biological materials

Physics of Matter  Explores the hidden mysteries of ordinary matter  Creates revolutionary materials: superconductors, transistors  Reveals new and strange features of the quantum world

String Theory  What are the ultimate building blocks of matter?  Does quantum mechanics conflict with general relativity?  Do we live in 11 dimensions?