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The Theory of Everything... Everything Alive!

Physicists like to explain a broad range of phenomena with a few simple mathematical laws.


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Snakes Can Hear in Stereo
A team of physicists recently confirmed that snakes listen with their jaws. 2008-02-27

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Dangerous Decibels
Otology research shows that many teens and adults set their headphones at volumes that can cause hearing damage. 2008-03-01

Explore Einstein

 

WYP 2005World Year of Physics 2005
The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) was a worldwide celebration of physics. WYP raised awareness of physics and physical science in many ways.

 

 

Einstein's Miracle YearEinstein's Miracle Year
An award-winning movie that celebrates the three revolutionary ideas that Albert Einstein presented in 1905. About 15 minutes in length, the movie explores Einstein's discoveries.

 
 

A New World ViewA New World View
A New World View is a sculpted glass tribute to the World Year of Physics 2005. The sculpture combines symbols of Einstein’s contributions to physics and pictures of children to create a unique piece of artwork celebrating the process of science. The free Accelerate Your Mind poster was created in conjunction with A New World View.

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A Mind Can Be Open Without Being Empty: Thoughts on the Skepticism of Scientists

James Trefil

Is the scientific community really closed to ideas from the lonely genius? Do the historical stories of Galileo and Wegener really show that we are willing to listen only to our own?