Of Particular Significance

Conversations About Science with Theoretical Physicist Matt Strassler

I believe deeply that science is one of the world’s great spectator sports, and should be a source of joy and excitement for every human being.

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“Will awaken your sense of wonder”

Theoretical physicist Matt Strassler takes us on an awe-inspiring journey from relativity to the Higgs field, showing how the universe creates everything from what seems like nothing at all.

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It’s always fun and interesting when a measurement of an important quantity shows a hint of something unexpected. If yesterday’s results from DESI (the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) were to hold up to scrutiny, it would be very big news. We may well find out within a year or two, when DESI’s data set triples […]

POSTED BY Matt Strassler

POSTED BY Matt Strassler

ON 04/05/2024

A reminder: tonight (April 3) at 6pm I’ll be giving a public lecture about my book, along with a Q&A in conversation with Greg Kestin, at Harvard University’s Science Center. It’s free, though they request an RSVP. More details are here. Please spread the word! (Next event in Pasadena, CA on April 10th.)

POSTED BY Matt Strassler

POSTED BY Matt Strassler

ON 04/03/2024

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