PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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- Islam and AstronomyIslamic astronomical debate centered around two issues: The mathematical purity of astronomy vs physical properties, and the relation of astronomy and religion. Astronomy existed from the dawn of Islam as a controversial science that fought its association with astrology.
- Modern Physics and T.S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"A look at T.S. Eliot's famous poem through the prism of modern physics, focusing on quantum physics and relativity
The Tyranny of Mathematics in Theoretical PhysicsNew theoretical physics is a gigantic international mental experiment challenging the validity of reality. In a great supercollider of mental capacity reality is thought to be a vast holographic projection transmitted from underlying mathematics .- Learning Astronomy in MemphisThere are some great resourses available for people in Memphis interested in the fascinating subject of astronomy. Learn and enjoy clinics and meetings with others interested in this subject.
- Famale Astronauts: Janet Kavandi and Pamela Anne MelroyJanet Kavandi was a missions specialist, a CAPCOM (spacecraft communicator), trained on both the shuttle and space station robotic manipulator systems, and she served on the STS-104/ISS Assembly Flight 7A (July 12'"24, 2001 to the space station.
From Alchemy to Physics: Converting Lead into GoldGold, the symbol of greed and wealth, is in limited supply. Would it be possible to convert ordinary lead into the magnificent metal?
Meteor Shower Watching and Stargazing in Albuquerque, New MexicoThe desert is perfect for stargazing and meteor shower watching. Find out about local hotspots, clubs and observatories.
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium at Butler University, IndianaA visually spectacular activity for your inner science geek or the Trekkie in your life.- A Really Big Train Wreck - America's National DebtAmerica carries a crushing debt that is not sustainable, is potentially dangerous and may threaten all American's quality of life, if not reversed. To understand the magnitude of America's Debt, let's look at what these unimaginably large numbers mean.
- Bad Astronomy: Did We Really Go to the Moon?It's 2011, and the 42th anniversary of Apollo 11 NOT going to the moon, or at least according to Bill Kaysing, author of "We Never Went to the Moon".
Big Bang Theory on CBSWhat is the big bang and what does a theoretical physicist do and how much money does one make? I wondered about these and other questions about Sheldon, Leonard and the rest of the cast. Here's what I found out...
The Top 5 Science and Technology PodcastsWhat with podcasts being technology and all, it's only natural for some really fantastic science and technology podcasts to start cropping up. If you're a science geek, a tech geek or a magical combination of the two, check out these great podcasts!- Albert Einstein and the Theory of RelativityA library research paper on Albert Einstein and his Theory of relativity
Albert Einstein: Nobel Prize Winner and Renowned PhysicistAlbert Einstein, arguably one of the most famous scientists of the 20th Century, is responsible for giving the mathematical calculation for energy, famous for his Theory of Relativity, and revered by scientific minds everywhere.- You Say "Astronomy," I Say "Astrophysics"Is there really a difference between the terms 'astronomy' and 'astrophysics'?
Sir Christoper Wren and the Churches of LondonThe life of the great scientist and architect Sir Christoper Wren, as well as a look at some of his great works.- Science Fair Project Websites and Online ResourcesInformation about websites and online resources for science fair projects.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Astronomy's Ambassador to the PeopleNeil deGrasse Tyson is the great communicator of cosmology. Like Carl Sagan before him, Tyson has a way of explaining the often complicated and confusing concepts of physics in a manner that is easy to digest and understandable by all.
Flatland and the Art StudentFlatland, by Edwin A. Abbot inspired me to think critically about art. Length, width, depth, and time occupy Spaceland, our world. The concept of higher and lower dimensions is important for artists to contemplate even if there is no resolution.
A Few Minutes with Writer and Editor David Lee SummersAn interview with Science Fiction writer and editor of Tales of the Talisman magazine, David Lee Summers.
Astrophysical and Planetary Science Classes at the University of Colorado in BoulderThese are among the coolest courses in astronomy at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I think they will also be fun and easy.- Female Astronauts: Tamara Jernigan, Millie Elizabeth Hughes-FulfordDr. Hughes-Fulford was payload specialist aboard the STS-40 Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS 1). She performed biomedical studies and was the principal investigator examining bone cell growth. This mission brought back more data than any other.
Alex O'Loughlin: Aussie Star to 'Hawaii Five-0' HunkHe's appeared in numerous films and TV shows in Australia and the U.S. From Down Under to the Hawaiian Islands Alex O'Loughlin now smokes up the TV screen in the hit series "Hawaii Five-0." Get to know more about his life and times.
Looking to the Universe for Who We AreWhat is the origin of mankind? Was he created? Is he evolved? What is religion and how does it fit in? This essay looks to science, the universe, and within ourselves for the answer.- The Importance of Math in SchoolA teacher's perspective on some important issue related to teaching students mathematics.
- Albert Einstein: The Life and ImpactHere is a biography giving light to the life of the famous scientist.
Gravitational Radiation: Is it a Smoking Gun?One of the quests of science today is to identify universal gravitational force, or radiation, and learn its properties. This is necessary for the accomplishment of a Theory of Everything (TOE).
Component Theory: The Physical Fundamentals of the UniverseThis is a theory of physics, complete with suggested ways to confirm it, based upon Biblical creation. This theory (a qualitative analysis) concerns the ultimate physical components of the universe.- Naturalism: Normative Theories of Science and Religious BeliefsThis essay explores the role of religious beliefs in wide reflective equilibrium (WRE), a popular view of normative philosophy of science.
- Black Holes: Enigma of the Known UniverseA brief history of the study of the physics of black holes, as well as the more recent studies of what makes black holes work and a classification system for black holes.
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