Articles related to "Caltech"
Linus Pauling Double Nobel Prize Winner
Linus Pauling was a genius who described the chemical bond, protein structure and the benefits of Vitamin C and became the only person to win two unshared Nobel Prizes.
chemistry • nobel prize • vitamin c • chemical bond • alpha helix
Linus Pauling was a genius who described the chemical bond, protein structure and the benefits of Vitamin C and became the only person to win two unshared Nobel Prizes.
chemistry • nobel prize • vitamin c • chemical bond • alpha helix
Feynman's Rainbow
Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.
richard_feynman • feynman • caltech • california_institute_of_technology • leonard_mlodinow
Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.
richard_feynman • feynman • caltech • california_institute_of_technology • leonard_mlodinow
Ahmed Zewail - Femtochemistry and Laser Spectroscopy
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Pauling and Sickle Cell Anemia
A summary of the research of Linus Pauling's Team in 1949 which led to his coining the term "Molecular Disease"
sickle cell anemia • linus pauling • molecular disease • dna • hemoglobin
A summary of the research of Linus Pauling's Team in 1949 which led to his coining the term "Molecular Disease"
sickle cell anemia • linus pauling • molecular disease • dna • hemoglobin
Card Stunt Advertising
Here are some insights into how and when to use those people-intensive stadium card stunts to increase visibility and enhance community image.
card stunt advertising • stadium card stunts • to increase name recognition • collegiate mischief makers • caltech students
Here are some insights into how and when to use those people-intensive stadium card stunts to increase visibility and enhance community image.
card stunt advertising • stadium card stunts • to increase name recognition • collegiate mischief makers • caltech students
Douglas D. Osheroff - Superfluid Helium-3
Douglas D. Osheroff was a graduate student working late in the low temperature laboratory at CalTech when he noted unexpected results on a graph. He alerted his advisors and they concluded they had found the conditions at which helium-3 changes to a superfluid. Osheroff would share a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.
douglas osheroff • nobel prize in physics • solid state physics • low temperature physics • caltech
Douglas D. Osheroff was a graduate student working late in the low temperature laboratory at CalTech when he noted unexpected results on a graph. He alerted his advisors and they concluded they had found the conditions at which helium-3 changes to a superfluid. Osheroff would share a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.
douglas osheroff • nobel prize in physics • solid state physics • low temperature physics • caltech
Sky Surveys (Hubble Isn't the Only Show in Town)
I highlight a couple of sky surveys that also offer nice images.
sdss • 2mass • m17 • sagittarius
I highlight a couple of sky surveys that also offer nice images.
sdss • 2mass • m17 • sagittarius
Snow Crystals
I know winter is over and spring is here but snow crystals are such an interesting topic, I just couldn't resist.
snow crystals • snow flakes • snow • science • web sites
I know winter is over and spring is here but snow crystals are such an interesting topic, I just couldn't resist.
snow crystals • snow flakes • snow • science • web sites
Snowball Earth
Imagine the Earth gripped in a world-spanning ice age lasting millions of years? Science fiction? Maybe not. A look at the evidence for a "Snowball Earth".
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Imagine the Earth gripped in a world-spanning ice age lasting millions of years? Science fiction? Maybe not. A look at the evidence for a "Snowball Earth".
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Snowball Earth Part 3: Evidence Against
Was the Earth covered in a globe-spanning ice age? Some researchers say the evidence suggests no, and argue for a less dramatic “Slushball Earth” theory.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Was the Earth covered in a globe-spanning ice age? Some researchers say the evidence suggests no, and argue for a less dramatic “Slushball Earth” theory.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Linus Pauling - Molecular Biologist and Orthomolecular Scientist
Linus Pauling was the first person to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes, one in Chemistry for his molecular bonding research, and the Peace Prize for his work protesting atmospheric testing of nuclear bombs.
pauling • nobel • activist • anti-nuclear • molecular bonding
Linus Pauling was the first person to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes, one in Chemistry for his molecular bonding research, and the Peace Prize for his work protesting atmospheric testing of nuclear bombs.
pauling • nobel • activist • anti-nuclear • molecular bonding
Snowball Earth Part 2: The Evidence For
Imagine the Earth gripped in a world-spanning ice age lasting millions of years? Science fiction? Maybe not. Part 2 of our look at the evidence for a "Snowball Earth".
geology • earth science • earth • science • geophysics
Imagine the Earth gripped in a world-spanning ice age lasting millions of years? Science fiction? Maybe not. Part 2 of our look at the evidence for a "Snowball Earth".
geology • earth science • earth • science • geophysics
The Golden Age of Atomic Power in Space
An interview with Dr. Brian Dunne, chief experimentalist for Project Orion, Part I: Jackass Flats
frontier theory • hisory • nuclear energy • atomic bomb • nuclear rocket engines
An interview with Dr. Brian Dunne, chief experimentalist for Project Orion, Part I: Jackass Flats
frontier theory • hisory • nuclear energy • atomic bomb • nuclear rocket engines
Snow: from Flakes to Avalanches
Snow is white, fluffy, cold, hard, beautiful, dangerous and much more. Learn a little about it in this article and a lot more on the excellent web sites you can link to.
snow crystals • snowflakes • sleet • hail • rime
Snow is white, fluffy, cold, hard, beautiful, dangerous and much more. Learn a little about it in this article and a lot more on the excellent web sites you can link to.
snow crystals • snowflakes • sleet • hail • rime
The Master Plan, part I
Space research may appear as a somewhat chaotic dispersion of disparate efforts, space probes, ground telescopes, space telescopes etc. Yet this is not completely true. Scientists manage to arrive to certain consensus, while politics has, the last say. First of a two part article, within a series of related installments.
james webb • ngst • hubble • spitzer • sirtf
Space research may appear as a somewhat chaotic dispersion of disparate efforts, space probes, ground telescopes, space telescopes etc. Yet this is not completely true. Scientists manage to arrive to certain consensus, while politics has, the last say. First of a two part article, within a series of related installments.
james webb • ngst • hubble • spitzer • sirtf
Dwarf Planet Larger than Pluto
Eris is confirmed to be the largest known solar system object beyond Neptune, forcing Pluto to retain its Dwarf Planet status.
eris • pluto • xena • dwarf planet • dysnomia
Eris is confirmed to be the largest known solar system object beyond Neptune, forcing Pluto to retain its Dwarf Planet status.
eris • pluto • xena • dwarf planet • dysnomia
Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel) New City Trips
With its name change, the educational travel group offers Road Scholar guided tours to popular North American cities that also include free time and lectures.
exploritas elderhostel • new name elderhostel • elderhostel trips • exploritas santa fe • exploritas new orleans
With its name change, the educational travel group offers Road Scholar guided tours to popular North American cities that also include free time and lectures.
exploritas elderhostel • new name elderhostel • elderhostel trips • exploritas santa fe • exploritas new orleans
Feynman Lectures on Physics
The Feynman physics lectures are the result of an introductory physics course that Nobel prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, taught at Caltech in the early 1960s.
feynman • feynman lectures • physics • nobel prize • richard feynman
The Feynman physics lectures are the result of an introductory physics course that Nobel prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, taught at Caltech in the early 1960s.
feynman • feynman lectures • physics • nobel prize • richard feynman
Most Distant Galaxies
Astronomers have found new galaxies that are the most distant known in the Universe.
most distant galaxies • furthest • oldest • universe • big bang
Astronomers have found new galaxies that are the most distant known in the Universe.
most distant galaxies • furthest • oldest • universe • big bang
Origins of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A short hybrid car history, from the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, through the work of Victor Wouk, and into commercial successes of Audi, Toyota and Honda.
new hybrid car • best hybrid car • hybrid electric vehicle • hybrid car technology • hybrid car history
A short hybrid car history, from the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, through the work of Victor Wouk, and into commercial successes of Audi, Toyota and Honda.
new hybrid car • best hybrid car • hybrid electric vehicle • hybrid car technology • hybrid car history
Skill Gap Analysis
One component of a needs assessment is a skill gap analysis. Understanding the competency deficiencies can help determine training priorities.
skill gap analysis • competency profiling • skills gap • needs assessment • competency deficiency
One component of a needs assessment is a skill gap analysis. Understanding the competency deficiencies can help determine training priorities.
skill gap analysis • competency profiling • skills gap • needs assessment • competency deficiency
You Can SEE the Results
This article discusses the Solar System Simulator, a project at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
space • solar system • planet • nasa • nasa
This article discusses the Solar System Simulator, a project at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
space • solar system • planet • nasa • nasa
Common College Application for 2009-10
Use this universal system to submit forms to school online. Learn about how this service saves time and stress by submitting one standard application.
common college application for 2009 • one stop shopping • undergraduate admission • member schools • colleges and universities
Use this universal system to submit forms to school online. Learn about how this service saves time and stress by submitting one standard application.
common college application for 2009 • one stop shopping • undergraduate admission • member schools • colleges and universities
Earthquake Insurance Policy in California
Many don't buy earthquake insurance policies due to high premiums and deductibles. That move is risky since a homeowner's insurance policy won't cover earthquake damage.
earthquake insurance policy • homeowners insurance policy • earthquake insurance • earthquake insurance coverage • earthquakes insurance
Many don't buy earthquake insurance policies due to high premiums and deductibles. That move is risky since a homeowner's insurance policy won't cover earthquake damage.
earthquake insurance policy • homeowners insurance policy • earthquake insurance • earthquake insurance coverage • earthquakes insurance
Financing an Engineering Education
An engineering education is an investment, and there are many options to pay for engineering school tuition.
engineering school costs • financial aid for engineering school • scholarships for engineers • engineering education costs • resources for engineering school costs
An engineering education is an investment, and there are many options to pay for engineering school tuition.
engineering school costs • financial aid for engineering school • scholarships for engineers • engineering education costs • resources for engineering school costs
Induction vs. Deduction in Science
The "Scientific Method" is often summed up as a choice between two diametrically opposed, yet often coexisting modes of thought: Induction and Deduction
induction vs. deduction • scientific method • creating a scientific theory • albert einstein • induction and deduction in physics
The "Scientific Method" is often summed up as a choice between two diametrically opposed, yet often coexisting modes of thought: Induction and Deduction
induction vs. deduction • scientific method • creating a scientific theory • albert einstein • induction and deduction in physics
Life and Works of Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky
Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky is one of the most widely-known composers. His works are still being played to this day.
igor fedorovich stravinsky • igor stravinsky • rimsky-korsanov • russian conservatory • the firebird
Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky is one of the most widely-known composers. His works are still being played to this day.
igor fedorovich stravinsky • igor stravinsky • rimsky-korsanov • russian conservatory • the firebird
Physics of Ice and Water
The molecular nature of water causes molecules to attract and repel each other and to form links between them. These features affect water's functional properties.
properties of water • ice floats • differences between water and ice • chemical structure of water • polarity of water molecules
The molecular nature of water causes molecules to attract and repel each other and to form links between them. These features affect water's functional properties.
properties of water • ice floats • differences between water and ice • chemical structure of water • polarity of water molecules
The Basics of Nanotechnology
The word "nanotechnology" in itself can be intimidating to people who do not understand it. A brief explanation of this science helps to sort out some of these issues.
nanotechnology • nanoscience • nanotechnology basics • history of nanotechnology • nanorobots
The word "nanotechnology" in itself can be intimidating to people who do not understand it. A brief explanation of this science helps to sort out some of these issues.
nanotechnology • nanoscience • nanotechnology basics • history of nanotechnology • nanorobots
The Different Types of Snowflakes
It is said that no two snowflakes are the same. However, all these different flakes can be grouped into similar groups, all created by different atmospheric conditions.
snowflake • types of snowflakes • snowflake formation • how a snowflake forms • best powder for skiing
It is said that no two snowflakes are the same. However, all these different flakes can be grouped into similar groups, all created by different atmospheric conditions.
snowflake • types of snowflakes • snowflake formation • how a snowflake forms • best powder for skiing
Winter Snow Facts and Records
As ice crystals form from water vapor, snowflakes begin to fall. Beautiful snowfall benefits the world, by insulating from sub-zero cold and providing ample water supply.
winter snowflake formation • white snow color • snowfall records annually • snowflake man bentley • snow ice crystals from water vapor
As ice crystals form from water vapor, snowflakes begin to fall. Beautiful snowfall benefits the world, by insulating from sub-zero cold and providing ample water supply.
winter snowflake formation • white snow color • snowfall records annually • snowflake man bentley • snow ice crystals from water vapor
American Muslim Awarded Nobel Prize
An Egyptian-American was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
nobel prize • chemistry • ahmed h. zewail • muslim • islam
An Egyptian-American was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
nobel prize • chemistry • ahmed h. zewail • muslim • islam
Crystal Snowflake or Icicle Craft
Learn about the different shapes of snowflakes. Make your own crystal snowflake or icicle.
kid's korner • kid's kraft plus • kit's corner • kid's craft plus • peggy hoehne
Learn about the different shapes of snowflakes. Make your own crystal snowflake or icicle.
kid's korner • kid's kraft plus • kit's corner • kid's craft plus • peggy hoehne
Girl with a Pearl Earring - A Book Review
Read a book review of Tracy Chevalier's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" - a novel about Dutch artist Johann Vermeer and the fictional character Griet who poses for him.
vermeer • johann vermeer • jan vermeer • dutch art • paint-making
Read a book review of Tracy Chevalier's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" - a novel about Dutch artist Johann Vermeer and the fictional character Griet who poses for him.
vermeer • johann vermeer • jan vermeer • dutch art • paint-making
Planet Formation Remains a Puzzle
a rough sketch of planet formation, and some difficulties in further understanding
planet formation • astronomy • solar system • accretion discs • angular momentum
a rough sketch of planet formation, and some difficulties in further understanding
planet formation • astronomy • solar system • accretion discs • angular momentum
The Joy of Outsider Art
Can only an art school graduate create incredible artwork? Read a bit about what Outside Art has to offer, and you decide.
home decor • folk art • decorating • home and garden • budget decorating
Can only an art school graduate create incredible artwork? Read a bit about what Outside Art has to offer, and you decide.
home decor • folk art • decorating • home and garden • budget decorating
Alan Turing's Processing Machine
In 1936, Alan Turing devised a computing machine which could, in theory, rival even the most powerful computers of today.
turing machine • alan turing • most powerful computer • hypercomputer • gordon e moore
In 1936, Alan Turing devised a computing machine which could, in theory, rival even the most powerful computers of today.
turing machine • alan turing • most powerful computer • hypercomputer • gordon e moore
California Earthquake Gives the Media Headlines
Yesterday's earthquake in Shaky Town, California receive much attention and while small on the Richter scale, did Hollywood and the media make it exceedingly newsworthy?
california earthquake • loma prieta earthquake • judge judy • governor schwarzenegger • northridge quake
Yesterday's earthquake in Shaky Town, California receive much attention and while small on the Richter scale, did Hollywood and the media make it exceedingly newsworthy?
california earthquake • loma prieta earthquake • judge judy • governor schwarzenegger • northridge quake
Igor Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms
The Symphony of Psalms is one of Stravinky's most popular works. This piece is actually a tribute to his faith in God.
igor stravinsky • symphony of psalms • serge kussevitzsky • oedipus rex • apollo
The Symphony of Psalms is one of Stravinky's most popular works. This piece is actually a tribute to his faith in God.
igor stravinsky • symphony of psalms • serge kussevitzsky • oedipus rex • apollo
Skepticism Applied to Religion
Many would argue that science and faith are incongruent, even at odds. Logic and rational examination of religion could possibly bridge gaps and foster understanding.
religion and skeptics • richard feynman • science applied to religion • scientific • reconciling religion and science
Many would argue that science and faith are incongruent, even at odds. Logic and rational examination of religion could possibly bridge gaps and foster understanding.
religion and skeptics • richard feynman • science applied to religion • scientific • reconciling religion and science
What is a Black Hole?
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
what is a black hole • albert einstein • general relativity • john michell • schwarzschild radius
Beginning Research in Eastern Europe 1
Guides to starting your research in Eastern Europe. This week: Albania to Finland.
albania genealogy • belarus genealogy • bosnia-herzegovina genealogy • bulgaria genealogy • croatia genealogy
Guides to starting your research in Eastern Europe. This week: Albania to Finland.
albania genealogy • belarus genealogy • bosnia-herzegovina genealogy • bulgaria genealogy • croatia genealogy
Bill Meddick, Creator of Monty
The comic strip Monty was not developed in a flash of inspiration or as a singular effort at designing a cartoon. Bill Meddick advanced his cartooning career by drawing a strip aimed at promoting Robotman toy merchandise. The comic evolved in a twisted fashion, with all of the original robot and alien characters erased and the human nerd Monty now as the lead. Puzzling, isn’t it?
robotman • monty • bill meddick • cartoon • cartoonist
The comic strip Monty was not developed in a flash of inspiration or as a singular effort at designing a cartoon. Bill Meddick advanced his cartooning career by drawing a strip aimed at promoting Robotman toy merchandise. The comic evolved in a twisted fashion, with all of the original robot and alien characters erased and the human nerd Monty now as the lead. Puzzling, isn’t it?
robotman • monty • bill meddick • cartoon • cartoonist
Naked Came the Phoenix
Another serial novel is out, this time written by female mystery authors.
naked • phoenix • serial • novel • fiction
Another serial novel is out, this time written by female mystery authors.
naked • phoenix • serial • novel • fiction
Surrey Writers' Conference 1999
I'm spending the weekend with a bunch of writers. Good food, good company, great fun! A writers' conference should be in your future, too!
surrey writers conference • writing conferences
I'm spending the weekend with a bunch of writers. Good food, good company, great fun! A writers' conference should be in your future, too!
surrey writers conference • writing conferences
The Cosmic Distance Ladder, III: Measuring the Hubble Constant
a brief discussion on the Hubble constant and recent efforts to measure it
astronomy • c • extragalactic distance scale
a brief discussion on the Hubble constant and recent efforts to measure it
astronomy • c • extragalactic distance scale
The Dark Side I
In the first part, we present the evolution of cosmology leading to the postulation of dark matter, the Universe Age Crisis, and the lines of research pursued to solve it.
dark matter • dark energy • einstein • hubble • machos
In the first part, we present the evolution of cosmology leading to the postulation of dark matter, the Universe Age Crisis, and the lines of research pursued to solve it.
dark matter • dark energy • einstein • hubble • machos
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