Articles related to "Singularity"

Inside the event horizon or Schwarzschild radius of a static isolated black hole the mass of the collapsed star is compressed into a singularity point.

Charles Stross' novel Accelerando is a disjointed, sometimes overwhelmingly advanced work of literature, but despite its flaws, its futuristic outlook bears considering.

Like sharks in the ocean millions of Black Holes wander the universe. And like those creatures the universe needs these galactic wanders to maintain stability.

Clinical philosophy is a therapy that resorts to philosophical thinking in order to help people cope with their existential issues.

Science fiction speaks frequently about wormholes and time travel. Einstein's theories allowed for some versions of time and space travel, under certain conditions.

A static isolated black hole has an event horizon or Schwarzschild radius surrounded by a photon sphere.

Contrary to what the phrase suggests, the concept of imaginary time is not only valid, but also extremely useful in understanding the space-time and the universe's origin

Brief biography of Stephen Hawking, English scientist famous for work on black holes in space and the big bang, and his bestselling book, A Brief History of Time.

To many it is surely surprising just how complicated the idea of "infinity" can truly be, for, oddly enough, it can exist both in various forms and in various "sizes."

Has modern science disproven Genesis 1? This article shows that Moses' explanation of the creation of the universe is worth another look.

The Physics of the Buffyverse, a recent book written by Jennifer Ouellette, describes physics through the lens of the mythology of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.

Black holes are stars collapsed to the point that nothing, not even light can escape.

The Big Bang remains the most trusted theory to explain how the universe originated. But, there are others which some scientists still believe to be plausible.

Whereas in much of physics scientists tend to rely on differential equations to describe phenomena, certain physical theories find success by denying continuity.

William James sought to synthesize science and religion in The Varieties of Religious Experience. This essay introduces his ideas on mysticism, and mystical experience.

The 14th edition of the Ottawa Folk Fest, Thursday Aug. 16 to Sunday Aug. 19, is undergoing a facelift, thanks to new executive director Tamara Kater

David Constantine's 'Watching for Dolphins' is one of the poet's more celebrated works, but its subject - isolation and false experience - strike a melancholy chord.

How these remnants of a dead star get formed.

Meaning in Schuyler's poem entitled "Shimmer" glistens immediately as the audience instantly notices the fixed form and aesthetic appeal of the work on the page.

Aboriginal painting, sometimes described as dot painting or desert painting, is a thriving artform rooted in thousands of years of Australia's indigenous culture.

SF's leading magazine presents William Barton, Mary Rosenblum, Ian Creasey, Will McIntosh, alternate history from Stephen Baxter and a Silurian Tale from Stephen Utley.

To form a black hole, matter must be compressed to such high densities that it is smaller than the event horizon or Schwarzschild radius.

Vernor Vinge's The Collected Stories picks stories like the Hugo-winning Fast Times at Fairmont High from sources as diverse as New Worlds, Orbit and Analog.

We often take ideas for granted, stepping from one to another as steps in the process of thought. But how do we procure our ideas? David Hume provides an answer.

The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.

Stories by Albert Cowdrey, Robert Reed, John Kessel, Terry Bisson & Carolyn Ives Gilman, classics by John Varley & Gary Jennings, reviews by Charles de Lint & Kathy Maio

By 2010 the Web will slow and suffer temporary glitches. Planning for high-speed parallel networks and entertainment caches has started. Extra costs for net hogs likely.

Today's robots use simple programming compared to the human brain. But as technology evolves with Artificial Intelligence, will the Three Laws of Robotics hold true?

Willie Dunne must confront his conflicted conscience when, as a member of the British forces in 1916, he returns home to Ireland during the Easter Rising.

At around 5,400 species of frogs and toads, salamanders and caecillians, the extant (living) amphibians are the smallest group of tetrapod vertebrates.

A beautifully abstract stream of consciousness novel, The Waves delves into the realm of phenomenology and ultimately reflects upon language's infinite possibilities.

Like the footsteps in the snow of an invisible man, feeding black holes are easily seen

Everyone has a holistic number, and by discovering theirs people can not only achieve a greater sense of self-awareness but also develop their full personal potential.

The Metaphysical Poets lived and wrote in time of great upheaval and change. As poets they lived through some of the most momentous events in England's history

Written around 1861, this more brazen example of Dickinson's verse has incited debate over its subject since its publication in the early 1890s.

As Street Art matures into a sophisticated artform, many in the fine arts embrace this progeny of the urban streets, while others question its artistic worth.