Archive for May, 2008

Mathematical Beauty

May 20, 2008

“A physical theory must possess mathematical beauty.”
In the most basic explanation, mathematical beauty is related to simplicity and surprise.
- Paul Dirac, quantum physicist

NASA’s top 10 views of Earth

May 5, 2008

To celebrate the beauty of our planet on Earth Day, NASA released its 10 favorite photos taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
Click here: NASA’s top 10 views of Earth

CNN: Dr. Ronald Mallett’s Time Travel Machine [Video]

May 2, 2008

Video by pauleycamerieexodus

‘Memristor’ [from PhysOrg.com]

May 2, 2008

Researchers Prove Existence of New Basic Element for Electronic Circuits — ‘Memristor’ from PhysOrg.com
HP today announced that researchers from HP Labs have proven the existence of what had previously been only theorized as the fourth fundamental circuit element in electrical engineering.
This scientific advancement could make it possible to develop computer systems that have memories that [...]