The Quantum Fabric of Space-Time
Quantum entanglement is real; all it’s implications are still being understood.
Posts tagged 'science'
The Strange Inevitability of Evolution
The notion of information is powerful in many fields.
Ten things you might not know about antimatter
Antimatter as antigravity is very unlikely.
So You Want to Do Research
“Only become an astronomer if nothing else will satisfy you; for nothing else is (approximately) what you will receive.” and “The popular conception of scientific research: “You must be so very clever to be able to do it” could not be wider of the mark. Real investigation is not the reception of a transcendental vision, a process thought beyond the power of the ordinary mortal. The prayer of the scientist might well be: Lord, show me the obvious.”
The myth about women in science
Stop the discrimination against men in science! Kidding aside, if you are a talented woman in science, you will have a better chance of getting a permanent position than your equally talented male colleague. Maybe this will result in better departments overall both in culture and productivity, maybe it is appropriate as a cure of past bias, or maybe it sucks. Remember though, the path is not easy for anyone: it’s a long hard slog with few prestigious positions available. Talent, timing, and luck all play a role (and not equal ones). No matter who you are, don’t get sucked into a victim mentality. See here and the journal article.
Why we have chins: Our chin comes from evolution, not mechanical forces
“Males in particular became more tranquil during this period, less likely to fight over territory and belongings, and more willing to make alliances, evidenced by exchanging goods and ideas, that benefited each and all. The change in attitude was tied to reduced hormone levels, namely testosterone, resulting in noticeable changes to the male craniofacial region.”
Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous
Yes, knowing a little history comes in handy sometimes. We don’t necessarily need to convince more kids to go into STEM, we just need better career paths for those that do. We always need better scientists and engineers and a public with some basic understanding and appreciation for STEM.
Dream Machine
Nice historical viewpoint. A pleasant in many ways discussion of quantum information science and computing.
Physics in 100 Years - Frank Wilczek
Don’t be afraid, read it anyway. “Here I indulge in wide-ranging speculations on the shape of physics, and technology closely related to physics, over the next one hundred years. Themes include the many faces of unification, the re-imagining of quantum theory, and new forms of engineering on small, intermedi- ate, and large scales.”