Articles Index
Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
In this book, physicist and popular author Dr. Michio Kaku explores what physics really has to say about "impossible" concepts such as teleportation, invisibility, telepathy, starships, and perpetual motion machines. Kaku classifies these and other concepts by their level of impossibility and describes the significant scientific principles at work in trying to unlock the secrets of them.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.6 - "The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem"
Love finds Sheldon Cooper, in the form of a female graduate student who clearly has a crush on him.
Quantum Man
This book explores the life of Richard Feynman through his scientific work.
The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist by Richard P. Feynman
A review of a book collecting three 1963 lectures by Richard P. Feynman which focused on religious, political and social issues of the day ... issues that continue to resonate in today's world.
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman
This autobiographical collection of tales relate classic "Feynman stories" from his youth through his rise into the realm of physics legend.
What Do You Care What Other People Think? by Richard P. Feynman
In this book, physicist Richard P. Feynman discusses the forces that helped to mold him - his relationship with his father and his first love, Arline. The book also relates his involvement in the space shuttle Challenger investigation during the mid-1980s.
Endless Universe: Beyond the Big Bang
Steinhardt & Turok present a revolutionary new model of cosmology which removes the need for the inflationary phase in the Big Bang. Using concepts from string theory, they present a new cyclic model in which the laws of physics do not break down at the moment of the universe's creation.
The Science of Harry Potter by Roger Highfield
In his book, The Science of Harry Potter, Roger Highfield addresses a wide range of scientific principles through the prism of J.K. Rowling's The Boy Who Lived. From anti-gravity broomsticks to the mutations that could create Skrewts, Highfield presents an amusing, entertaining, and educational account of Muggle "magick" - science.
The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene
In his 2010 book The Hidden Reality, theoretical physicist Brian Greene once against uses his talents at communicating scientific concepts to explore the various ways that forms of parallel universes show up in modern physics and to make the case that some version of this concept is likely valid.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.5 - "The Euclid Alternative"
The group decides that Sheldon needs to finally learn how to drive.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.4 - "The Griffin Equivalency"
Raj is recognized by People magazine and attempts to leverage his newfound fame for a romantic relationship with Penny.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 1.3 - "The Fuzzyboots Corollary"
Leonard discovers that Penny is dating a new guy, so tries to trick her into a date with him.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.3 - "The Barbarian Sublimation"
Leonard discovers that Penny is dating a new guy, so tries to trick her into a date with him.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.2 - "The Codpiece Topology"
As a rebound following his failed relationship with Penny, Leonard begins to date Sheldon's nemesis, Leslie Winkle.
The Big Bang Theory - Episode 2.1 - "The Bad Fish Paradigm"
In this episode (the season two premiere), Leonard and Penny complete their first date, but unfortunate romantic complications lead to Sheldon being trapped between them and moving in with Raj.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 1.4 - "The Luminous Fish Effect"
Sheldon is fired from work after insulting the new department head.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 1.1 - "Pilot"
In the pilot, we meet the main characters of Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, and Raj ... and they meet Sheldon and Leonard's new neighbor, the attractive neurotypical Penny.
Big Bang Theory - Episode 1.2 - "The Big Bran Hypothesis"
Sheldon decides that Penny's apartment needs re-organized, which threatens to ruin the new friendship (and Leonard's relationship prospects) before it can get off the ground.
The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics by James Kakalios
Physics professor James Kakalios uses the adventures of pulp fiction heroes from the 1920's to 1930's (and beyond) to explain how quantum mechanics has transformed our world, turning many of the
A Sense of the Mysterious: Science and the Human Spirit by Alan Lightman
Alan Lightman is well known for having transitioned from the field of physics to that of literature. His literature is heavily informed, however, by science, as is made clear in this collection of essays ranging from biographical looks at famous physicists to intimate looks at the very personal nature of science itself.
Doktor Kaboom!
Doktor Kaboom provides innovative, interactive science demonstrations to groups of all ages. In addition to demonstrating science experiments, Doktor Kaboom also teaches about basic ways to think about scientific knowledge, techniques to increase self-confidence, and even some personal success strategies.
Doktor Kaboom: Try This at Home, vol. 1
The intrepid science entertainer Doktor Kaboom's first DVD presents a series of simple science experiments that can be performed at home.
Joe Genius
Joe Genius is an internet video show where host Jonah Ray explores the science behind some of the most curious videos posted by the world's backyard scientists and inventors.
Life After Death: The Evidence by Dinesh D'Souza
In Life After Death: The Evidence, political author and Christian apologist Dinesh D'Souza presents the most compelling arguments in favor of the concept of an afterlife, attempting to refute atheistic arguments that have received a great deal of public in recent years.
The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow
The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow explores the scientific reasoning behind the current explanation for the creation and development of the universe. The book received a lot of controversy upon release because it indicates the universe can be created without needing a God.