This year’s list includes a book about an eminent physicist striving to avoid fame, two unique books for children, and a book with equations you'll actually be able to read. Elusive: How Peter Higgs ...

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The muon is often described as the electron's heavy cousin. A more appropriate description might be its rogue relation. Since its discovery triggered the words "who ordered that" (Isidor Isaac Rabi, ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. The JWST has made it a ...

Researchers explore the lift production mechanism of flying snakes, which undulate side-to-side as they move from the tops of trees to the ground to escape predators or to move around quickly and ...

Physics World has included the groundbreaking work of University of Houston researchers on its list of Top 10 breakthroughs of 2022 for demonstrating cubic boron arsenide as “one of best ...

It’s often said in science that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Recent measurements of the mass of the elementary particle known as the W boson provide a useful case study as to ...

Physics and astronomy Prof. Anna Grassellino received the 2023 New Horizons in Physics Prize from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, Northwestern announced Monday. The award recognizes early-career ...

Alyx Patterson - For outstanding contributions to the Phys 2010 and 2020 teaching teams over three semesters. Edward “Teddy” Tortorici - For outstanding contributions to the Phys 4700 (Quantum Forge) ...