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Home » Physics

Tag: Physics

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An interview with Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi (part one)

by Ben Sachs October 15, 2014August 18, 2021

The veteran writer-director talks about the legacy of his 70s films and how studying physics prepared him to study human nature.

Posted inBlogs

Theron Humphrey on Maddie on Things

by Aimee Levitt July 12, 2013August 19, 2021

Theron Humphrey took a lot of pictures of his dog, Maddie, standing on things.

Posted inBlogs

Physics explains the mosh pit

by Miles Raymer February 15, 2013August 19, 2021

A computer model of slam dancers turns up a fascinating fact.

Posted inBlogs

Ask no small questions

by Sam Worley November 1, 2011August 19, 2021

Cosmologist and astrophysicist John C. Mather explains the universe in this year’s Brinson lecture at the School of the Art Institute.

Posted inNews & Politics

The last big bang

by Sam Worley September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory looks at life after the Tevatron, its giant particle collider, while farmers look back on a prairie that used to be theirs

Posted inBlogs

Technology for the long term

by Harold Henderson March 19, 2007August 19, 2021

Can genetic engineering at the nanoscale help curb global warming?

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Indiana State University flushes itself

by Harold Henderson February 14, 2007August 19, 2021

Indiana State University: “Less. From Day One.”

Posted inBlogs

Women scientist discovers real cloak of invisibility

by Harold Henderson November 3, 2006August 19, 2021

Sexism is alive and well among rational scientists and academics.

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Mysteries of science

by Harold Henderson October 21, 2006August 19, 2021

Physics tools of unknown origin, underrated native foods, and cough syrup with a kick.

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