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- Not Even WrongCreated: 2009-12-22 @ 23:10:15 EST
Not Even Wrong is a book that explores string theory critically, addressing possible flaws with the theory and the need to search in new directions for a solution… - Why Does E=mc2? (And Why Do We Care?) by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw …Created: 2009-12-15 @ 07:54:21 EST
Why Does E=mc2? (And Why Do We Care?) by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw… - Brian Cox - biographical profile of physicist Brian CoxCreated: 2009-11-30 @ 22:58:09 EST Updated: 2009-11-30 @ 23:14:45 EST
Brian Cox is known by some as the "rock star physicist," because he is in fact both a rock star and a physicist. He has especially risen to prominence following his work as a project lead… - Muon - definition of a muonCreated: 2009-11-20 @ 00:00:22 EST
definition of a muon particle… - Chronological Protection Conjecture - definition of the chronologica…Created: 2009-10-28 @ 22:25:14 EDT Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 22:28:28 EDT
definition of the chronological protection conjecture… - Magnetic Monopole - definition of magnetic monopole - magnetic monop…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 21:42:25 EDT
definition of magnetic monopole… - Willard S. Boyle - biographical profile of Willard S. Boyle - Willar…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 08:22:33 EDT
Willard S. Boyle is one of the recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics, for groundbreaking work in developing charge-coupled devices as part of electronic/digital video and imaging systems… - George E. Smith - biographical profile of George E. Smith - George E…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 07:48:02 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 08:26:15 EDT
George E. Smith is one of the team of researchers who developed charge-coupled devices (CCDs) that have brought about a revolution in digital imaging technology. He has received numerous awards for… - Charles K. Kao - Nobel Laureate Charles K. Kao - Charles Kao wins 20…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 06:56:42 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 08:24:01 EDT
Charles K. Kao is a key figure in the development of fiber optic technologies, and was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for this work… - Vassar 1865 telescope used by Maria Mitchell - Maria Mitchell's tele…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 08:25:30 EDT
This Vassar telescope used by America's first female astronomer, Maria Mitchell, is on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History… - Albert Einstein Memorial - picture of the Albert Einstein Memorial a…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 18:23:59 EDT
- Spark!Lab (doorway view) - Smithsonian National Museum of American H…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 17:36:15 EDT
The Spark!Lab interactive science laboratory at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C… - Spark!Lab - Front View of the Spark!Lab at the National Museum of Am…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 17:22:42 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 17:37:23 EDT
The Spark!Lab interactive science laboratory at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C… - Lighting a Revolution Exhibit - National Museum of American History …Created: 2009-09-26 @ 17:04:23 EDT
A picture of the entrance to the Lighting a Revolution display at the National Museum of American History. The exhibit honors the creation of the incandescent light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison… - Invention at Play Exhibit - the invention at play national museum of…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 16:45:51 EDT
A picture of the Invention at Play exhibit at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C… - Jack Swigert Statue - statue of astronaut Jack Swigert in the Capito…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 16:34:23 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 17:37:05 EDT
This statue of astronaut Jack Swigert, Apollo XIII astronaut (portrayed by Kevin Bacon in the film Apollo 13), is displayed by the state of Colorado inside of the Capitol Building… - National Air & Space Museum - picture of the National Air and Space …Created: 2009-09-26 @ 16:07:10 EDT
A picture of the entrance to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C… - Albert Einstein Memorial - picture of the Albert Einstein Memorial a…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 15:32:11 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 16:12:21 EDT
- National Academy of Sciences - Washington, D.C., headquarters of the…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 15:23:48 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 16:11:09 EDT
A picture of the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, D.C… - Physics and Science Sites in Washington, D.C. - pictures of science …Created: 2009-09-26 @ 14:56:33 EDT Updated: 2009-09-26 @ 18:19:55 EDT
Pictures of the various science and physics locations in Washington, D.C… - Multiverse - definition of a multiverse - physics meaning of a multi…Created: 2009-09-20 @ 10:46:37 EDT
definition of a multiverse… - Cosmological Constant - definition of the cosmological constant - th…Created: 2009-09-12 @ 14:40:12 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:12:47 EDT
definition of the cosmological constant… - Unscientific America by Chris Mooney, Sheril Kirshenbaum - book revi…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 22:30:43 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 23:03:01 EDT
The authors of Unscientific America attempt to address the growing disconnect between the scientific community and the rest of American society and present ways that scientists can reach out, to he… - nanolaser - definition of a nanolaser - scientific meaning of a nano…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 07:18:45 EDT
definition of a nanolaser… - Laser - definition of a laser - scientific meaning of a laserCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 06:51:14 EDT Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 07:01:53 EDT
definition of a laser… - String Theory BooksCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 23:39:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 23:44:03 EDT
Physics books on string theory… - Reinventing Gravity - physics book review of Reinventing Gravity by …Created: 2009-08-11 @ 23:39:50 EDT
A review of John Moffat's intriguing physics book, Reinventing Gravity, which explores the ideas of controversial alternative theories of gravity to explain the cosmological mysteries of the univer… - Variable Speed of Light Cosmology - definition of variable speed of …Created: 2009-08-11 @ 23:15:24 EDT
definition of variable speed of light cosmology… - George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt by Lucy and Stephen Hawking - physics …Created: 2009-08-03 @ 22:16:31 EDT
George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt is the second children's book written by Lucy and Stephen Hawking in an effort to explain concepts from cosmology and astrophysics to young readers…