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The fermions are a class of elementary particles that are defined by their 1/2 integer spin, and the fact that they make up the matter that we interact with everyday.

Fermions are a fundamental class of particles, and they are subdivided into two categories. Together, they serve as the building blocks of all matter.

Beyond the elementary fermions, leptons, and bosons, are the composite particles which are made up of these elementary particles.

Among the wealth of physics discoveries in 2008 editors and science writers of the American Institute of Physics and the American Physical Society has selected ten.

Leptons, along with fermions (quarks) and bosons (which we will subsequently look at), compose the 'zoo' of elementary particles.

In a world dominated by Adobe Indesign and Quark Xpress, Scribus offers an application with much of the power the industry standard applications page layout applications.

Type, contrast and white space, when utilized correctly, can improve your designs immensely.

The neutron is one of the most common particles of matter, and it is integral to the formation of every element other than hydrogen. Find out why.

Fundamental constituents called fermions bind together and form composite particles. These particles constitute most of the mass of atoms.

This delicious smoked salmon appetizer is a lovely Gâteau made with soft cheese and crepes. Perfect for a party.

An Antarctica expedition is the ultimate cruise for many, but cruise lines are taking risks without concern for their passengers or the environment

There comes a time in every reader's life when you just put a book down, finished, completely certain that what you just read means everything and nothing at all.

Most people are familiar with the three states of matter they commonly interact with, solid, liquid, and gas, but these are hardly the only states of matter.

Fermilab's Tevatron is trying to make more scientific news before Europe's huge Large Hadron Collider completes repairs and begins operations again in the Spring of 2009.

Bosons, along with fermions and leptons complete the 'zoo' of elementary particles.

Protons and other types of hadrons interact via the strong nuclear force. Hadrons are further classified into mesons and baryons.

Producing professional-looking magazines used to be a costly business but now, with the advent of the Internet and Print on Demand, anyone can do it at home, for free.

When an object with mass moves at a speed approaching the speed of light, it's inherent properties are changed in surprising ways.

On September 10th, 2008 the Large Hadron Collider, a colossal scientific experiment both financially and ambitiously, successfully began in a tunnel beneath Switzerland.

QuarkXpress is one of the industry-standard, page layout programs. With a few simple tips, even a non-graphic designer can easily create documents with QuarkXpress.

Many science fiction novels use the idea of a separate and magical pocket universes.

Choosing desktop publishing software depends on the program's intended usage - personal or professional. Here's a comparison of the six best DTP programs.

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest machine, used to learn more about the tiniest particles of matter.

Many Graphic Designers dream of being their own boss and working on a freelance basis, but there many things to consider before taking the plunge.

Having worked in the industry for 20 years, freelance Cover Designer, Berni Stevens advises on the best route to take.

Scribus is a promising free and open source application that offers a range of interesting features for Graphic Designers, including a calendar wizard.

This recipe for a fragrant Moroccan dessert, which combines dates, coffee and cardamom, is a dream to make - and heavenly to eat.

Inkscape is the leading free and open source vector line illustration software, offering a viable alternative to the commercially available Adobe Illustrator.

Apple's OS 10.6 hit the shelves Aug. 28, promising it would make Macs "faster, more reliable, and easier to use."

Quantum physics presents a complex view of the universe. Erwin Schrödinger criticized the theory by posing one of the most famous thought experiments in modern physics.

The four known natural forces are, from strongest to weakest: strong nuclear, electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and gravity. Without forces structure could not exist.

Use QuarkXpress to easily create an e-book for selling on the internet.

More than 30,000 people travel annually to the see the wonders of Antarctica and Tierra Del Fuego. Here's what you need to know if you decide to take the plunge.

Oranges, cinnamon and ricotta are combined in this low fat ricotta cheesecake. It comes from Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay's new recipe book: Healthy Appetite

There are a number of points to consider when deciding whether to set up a small design studio using Windows PCs or Apple Macs.

Most baked goods are high in fat and often in sugar, but it's possible to create nutritious, low-calorie baked goods just as tasty as their normal counterparts.

One of the most expensive aspects of setting up as a Graphic Designer is acquiring software, but can free software be used in a professional design environment?

Postcards and handouts generate buzz for your book, and they can be made easily and cheaply on your own home printer.

High school newspapers face budget shortfalls, here are six ways they can improve their bottom line by using technology and new products to save money.

Chef Gurth Pretty's Canadian cheese guide is chock full of invaluable cheese recipes, tips and tricks sure to please family, friends and foodies galore!

Physics is a discipline of science that includes many interrelated and active branches.

An order of magnitude is another term for a scale of ten, and it takes 16 of them to go from the familiar world of everyday life to the smallest scales known to science.

There's a popular misconception that falling cats always land on their feet, and that they can fall from great heights without injury.

In 1932, James Chadwick proved that the atomic nucleus contained a neutral particle which had been proposed more than a decade earlier by Ernest Rutherford.

Both science and faith are still suffering the effects of Enlightenment notions that somehow pitted science and religion against one another.

Here is a collection of unique, fun, and quirky names for cats, many of which are also suitable for dogs, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, horses, and other companion animals.