Every year on March 14th, mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate Pi Day, honouring the mathematical constant π. This irrational number, approximately equal to 3.14159 and the ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter, has a fascinating history and plays a crucial role in both mathematics and physics. Continue reading “Celebrating Pi Day”
Spooky physics…
By Jason Segall
With Halloween fast approaching, I’ve been taking a look at some of the spookiest physics out there for my MSc science communication and public engagement placement. From the story of an inventor on a quest to discover the source of his laboratory’s “haunting”, to chilling solutions to the Fermi Paradox and even questions about the nature of the universe itself (hint: it may not be real), these stories show the creepy side of the physics found in textbooks around the world.
It’s been a fascinating experience finding connections between science and the supernatural, so I hope you enjoy the results!
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The experimental art of particle physics
Nicolas Angelides didn’t intend to be a physicist. It was art that first captured his attention. These days, however, he sees very little distinction between the two disciplines.
Nicolas studied an MPhys in Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh and is currently working towards a PhD at University College London.
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