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Gravitational Waves: The Next Episode
After the first successfull detection: How these elusive waves will be chased in the future, and how they will change our understanding of the universe.After the first successfull detection: How these elusive waves will be chased in the future, and how they will change our understanding of the universe.
The Teachings of a Quantum Cat: Quantum Computers and Communication Part 1
Cats in boxes, secret codes and the next generation of high-powered computers - the first part of Zak Burkleys introduction to the world of quantum communication.Cats in boxes, secret codes and the next generation of high-powered computers - the first part of Zak Burkleys introduction to the world of quantum communication.
Interparticle Potentials and Supernovae: Windows for Physics beyond the Standard Model?
In his research, Brazilian young scientist Pedro Malta examines the very fabric of the universe and the forces holding it together.In his research, Brazilian young scientist Pedro Malta examines the very fabric of the universe and the forces holding it together.
Vinton Cerf: From Internet to InterPlaNet
The Turing Award winner is one of the 'fathers of the internet' with a sixth sense for the unexpected. We're looking forward to his lecture in Lindau next month.The Turing Award winner is one of the 'fathers of the internet' with a sixth sense for the unexpected. We're looking forward to his lecture in Lindau next month.
Hiroshi Amano: How Blue Light Changed the World
Finding a method to produce blue LEDs not only rendered flatscreen TVs and smartphones possible, among others. It also means lighting the world.Finding a method to produce blue LEDs not only rendered flatscreen TVs and smartphones possible, among others. It also means lighting the world.
Oliver Smithies: How potatoes revolutionised electrophoresis
When Oliver Smithies talks about his ninety years, he still sounds like a young boy absolutely fascinated by how stuff works – and by the fact that he's the one to find out.When Oliver Smithies talks about his ninety years, he still sounds like a young boy absolutely fascinated by how stuff works – and by the fact that he's the one to find out.