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- 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… - Closed timelike curve - definition of closed timelike curve - time t…Updated: 2009-10-28 @ 22:57:28 EDT
Definition of a closed timelike curve and how closed timelike curves can be used in relativity for the purposes of time travel… - Albert Einstein PicturesUpdated: 2009-09-26 @ 14:17:20 EDT
Pictures of Albert Einstein… - String Theory - What is String Theory?Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 12:05:29 EDT
String theory is an emerging theory that attempts to explain physics in term of a multi-dimensional universe, where the dimensions of space and time that we observe is a result of vibrations of mic… - Quantum Physics - Overview of quantum physicsUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:19 EDT
This overview of the different aspects of quantum physics is intended to provide some perspective to those new to the subject, so that they can further explore the wonders inherent in this miraculo… - Laws of Physics - Introduction to the major laws of physicsUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:16 EDT
Physics is the study of the fundamental laws of nature. If you want to know what some of the most important and useful of those laws of physics are, this is where you can find out… - Newton's Laws of Motion - an introduction to newton's three laws of …Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:12 EDT
A basic introduction to Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Each law of motion has important physical and mathematical interpretations needed to analyze most any problem involving the motion of physica… - Photon - What is a photon?Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:11 EDT
A description of the photon theory of light and what it means, as well as how it developed and its bizarre implications… - Physics - What Is Physics?Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:07 EDT
A brief description of the science of physics… - The Big Bang Theory - What is the Big Bang Theory?Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:10:44 EDT
One of the most impressive theories of the 20th century, the Big Bang explains the origins of the universe ... at least up to a point. Find out what the theory actually says, what it does not say,… - Spacetime - definition of spacetimeUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:09:28 EDT
definition of spacetime… - Book Review - Many Worlds in One by Dr. Alex Vilenkin - physics book…Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:07:29 EDT
In [i]Many Worlds in One: The Search for Other Universes[/i], cosmologist Alex Vilenkin explores how the recent findings of cosmology are leading him and others toward a startling new view of the m… - Theory of Relativity - an overview of Einstein's theory of relativityUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 15:02:35 EDT
An overview of Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Learn about special relativity & general relativity, including the Lorentz transformations that make them possible… - Dark Energy - definition of dark energyUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 14:51:19 EDT
Definition of dark energy… - Physics Myths - a list of popular physics mythsUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 23:13:21 EDT
A list of popular physics myths…