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12/10/13

The scale of things

Geoffrey West applies his ‘physics way of thinking’ to biology and urban life.

12/02/13

Baryonic acoustic oscillations

Scientists have found a way to study sound waves from the early universe to learn more about its history and contents. 

11/26/13

The early universe

How is it possible to look at the earliest moments of the universe? Physicists have their ways—and what they find out will tell us a lot about how the universe works today and how it will unfold in the future.

11/25/13

What’s in a name?

There’s wit and whimsy in the naming of a national lab’s conference rooms.

11/22/13

Mock data, real science

In scientific circles, “mock” is not always a four-letter word. Through mock-data competitions, astrophysicists check their work.

11/19/13

Building NOvA

Building particle detector parts for a new neutrino experiment gives students an edge in the post-graduation job hunt.