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In search of the magnetic monopole: Large Hadron Collider experiment could rewrite laws of physics (Science Daily)
An experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN could dramatically change our concepts of basic physics, revolutionize our understanding of the universe and could eventually lead to technologies in future generations that right now only exist in science fiction. Physicists will use ultra high energy proton collisions in search for a hypothetical particle -- the magnetic monopole.
Students' physics prize from Lord Mandelson (North Devon Gazette & Advertiser)
KINGSLEY School sixth-formers Luke Cann, Ashleigh Clayton, John Hodgson and Sam Walder received a national physics award from Business Secretary Lord Peter Mandelson at the finals of the 'Big Bang' Young Scientists and Engineers Fair in Manchester.
Preview: Saving Private Sheep, triple-A physics puzzler for your iPad (Geek.com)
Saving Private Sheep is a brand new puzzler for the iPhone and iPod touch that’s also set to debut as an exclusive iPad game. Described as a “physics-based puzzler that combines logic, dexterity, and strategy to achieve victory,” Saving Private Sheep oozes tons of charm and personality and is filled with witty humor. In case you [...]
West senior aims for college (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
Before starting his senior year at West High, Ben Butler had taken five advanced placement exams in European history, physics, chemistry, calculus and government.
Brilliant Pebbles & A Physics Festival [Built on Facts] (ScienceBlogs)
If you happen to be in the Bryan/College Station area tomorrow, you might consider checking out the Texas A&M Physics Festival . It's sort of an open house with a ridiculous number of top-notch physics demonstrations as well as some very interesting talks. It's free! I'll be there helping out with some of the optics demos. While we're here, we may as well do some physics. This problem is from ...
218 km in 31 hours, 28 mins (Straits Times)
TOENAIL problems, blistered feet, a hurt knee, strained left quadriceps and diarrhoea were just some of the challenges that Yong Yuen Cheng overcame to complete the 218km (equal to five marathons) Run Round Singapore yesterday. The 38-year-old physics teacher crossed the finish line at Nanyang Technological University in 31hr 28min 51sec - without any sleep. He was one of nine runners ...
Re-thinking physical science [Dot Physics] (ScienceBlogs)
I am teaching physical science this semester. It appears that I will be teaching it again this summer. Ideally, I would like to switch to something like Physics and Everyday Thinking for large lecture courses. A course like this is being developed, but it isn't quite finished. Also, the current version includes chemistry and physics. I really need something different (we offer physical science ...
Special Lecture: Sustainable EnergyWithout the Hot Air (Caltech Today)
At 4 p.m. on April 5 in Cahill Center's Hameetman Auditorium, Caltech alum and Cambridge University professor of physics David MacKay, PhD '92, will present an analysis of sustainable energy and a plan for change. MacKay is the chief scientific advisor for the UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change and author of Sustainable EnergyWithout the Hot Air. This event is presented by the Caltech ...
Event encourages interest in science (The Daily Reveille)
By: Rachel Warren Physics students volunteer for demos About 125 people enjoyed an afternoon of kid-friendly activities Saturday at the Highland Road Park Observatory as part of NanoDays, a nationwide festival of educational programs. The events are organized by participants in the Nanoscale Informal Science...
Physics Society is top in nation (Ram Page)
During Spring Break, when most students are searching for the warmest, most tropical corners of the earth, the Society of Physics Students is on a quest for something else. Senior SPS member Kunal Bhatnagar and about 11 others were preparing to travel to Austin for a convention to find out what was new in the physics world and listening to several speakers, some of whom are considered "Nobel ...