Hollywood movies follow a mathematical formula
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hollywood movies have found a mathematical formula that lets them match the effects of their shots to the attention spans of their audiences.
News tagged with theorist
Seven common myths about quantum physics
I have been popularising quantum physics, my area of research, for many years now. The general public finds the topic fascinating and covers of books and magazines often draw on its mystery. A number of misconceptions have ...
Quantum Physics
Apr 15, 2019
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Evolution is unpredictable and irreversible, biologists show
Evolutionary theorist Stephen Jay Gould is famous for describing the evolution of humans and other conscious beings as a chance accident of history. If we could go back millions of years and "run the tape of life again," ...
Evolution
Jun 8, 2015
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Revolutionary theory of dark matter
The universe abounds with dark matter. Nobody knows what it consists of. University of Oslo physicists have now launched a very hard mathematical explanation that could solve the mystery once and for all.
General Physics
Jan 23, 2013
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Did the universe evolve to make black holes?
(Phys.org) —The maths underpinning Darwin's theory of natural selection could explain how the universe may be 'designed' to make black holes.
General Physics
May 6, 2013
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Sets & the city: World Science Festival 2012, New York style (Part 2 of 2)
(Phys.org) -- New York City is the nexus of all things intellectual, cultural and academic. (Being a native New Yorker, I admit being somewhat biased.) Either way, one highlight in this complex and vibrant metropolis is the ...
Stop scolding men for being 'toxic'
What is toxic masculinity? It generally means men behaving badly.
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2019
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Sets & the city: World Science Festival 2012, New York-style (Part 1 of 2)
(Phys.org) -- New York City is the nexus of all things intellectual, cultural and academic. (Being a native New Yorker, I admit being somewhat biased.) Either way, one highlight in this complex and vibrant metropolis is the ...
On the origin of life's most crucial isotope
Since the Big Bang, the universe has been evolving. From the formations of simple protons and neutrons to the wide breadth of elements and molecules known today, it is ever growing in complexity and variety. And now, nuclear ...
General Physics
Oct 12, 2012
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Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows
The mugshot-style photos are posted on online message boards in black and white and look a little like old-fashioned "wanted" posters.
Social Sciences
Dec 17, 2021
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