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Physics in Action
Quark-Gluon Plasma
A millionth of a second after the Big Bang, the universe was an incredibly dense plasma, so hot that no nuclei nor even nuclear particles could exist. Read More »
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People in Physics
Rob Semper
Rob Semper is the Executive Associate Director of the Exploratorium, a science museum in San Francisco. Read More »
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Writer's Gallery
Physics for Future Presidents --the Science Behind the Headlines
What does the president need to know about Physics? As president you will need to make decisions that require thinking like a physicist. Continue »
Physics Buzz Blog
Free Energy and the Press
Science journalism is in trouble at a time that needs it the most. Over the last few years, budget crunches have forced the media has to scale back their coverage of science news across the spectrum. The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and Columbus Dispatch to name just a few, have had to drastically reduce or eliminate their science sections.This tragedy of timing comes at a time when knowledge about energy technology is most critical. The hunt for new sources of abundant and clean energy has o.. Read more »
