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Adam Becker
Jan 24
Baryon acoustic oscillations: Mapping the universe with cosmic echoes
Baryon acoustic oscillations – ripples in the plasma of the early universe – help cosmologists trace its expansion history.
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Jan 16
Open Quantum Design seeks to democratize quantum computing
Offering full-stack open access to its trapped-ion quantum computer, Open Quantum Design and its partners aim to push the field forward.
Ethan Siegel
Jan 13
New particle collider? New space telescope? This principle helps scientists decide
“Discovery potential” reflects the gap between today’s best scientific tools and what current (or projected) technology could enable.
Adam Becker
Jan 3
The oldest light in the universe: The cosmic microwave background
Studying ancient light yields clues about the Big Bang, inflation, and the very early history of the universe.
FirstPrinciples
Dec 18, 2024
Paul Steinhardt seeks cosmic and crystalline “impossibilities”
From exotic materials to early-universe cosmology, the Princeton physicist thrives when challenging conventional thinking.
FirstPrinciples
Dec 4, 2024
Sixty years of ICTP
Director Atish Dabholkar discusses the centre's storied history, belief in science without borders, and ambitions for the future.
FirstPrinciples
Nov 26, 2024
Jonathan Oppenheim: Quantum heretic or freethinker?
Prevailing wisdom suggests spacetime must be quantized to achieve physicists’ long-sought unified theory. Jonathan Oppenheim isn’t so sure.
Adam Becker
Nov 15, 2024
Could we ever travel at the speed of light?
The physics of light-speed travel leave little room for optimism when it comes to achieving this sci-fi fascination.
Katie Mack
Nov 7, 2024
Cosmology 101 and the challenge of science communication
Astrophysicist Katie Mack discusses the art of distilling intricate, interconnected ideas into concise, accessible, and engaging videos.
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