Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Notebook musings 6

Scott McLeod

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Starts With A Bang

Ask Ethan: Do gravitons need to exist?

Electromagnetism, both nuclear forces, and even the Higgs force are mediated by known bosons. What about gravity? Does it require gravitons?

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How humanity discovered we’re all made of “star stuff”

Carl Sagan was far from the first to declare we are the children of ancient stars.

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The “Demon Method”: How necromancy once solved everyone’s problems

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The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024

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“Waves in an Impossible Sea”: The 2024 science book of the year

Matt Strassler’s journey into fundamental physics culminates in a brilliant explanation of the Higgs field. Enjoy this exclusive interview.

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