Category Archives: Rambling

Physique? C’est tout le Français à moi

Posted on 22/09/2010 by Herbi Dreiner

In Bonn, we have been putting on a physics show for kids aged 10 and older for 8 years. It is a show full of exciting live experiments. The shows have typically covered most of classical physics and are supposed … Continue reading →

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Notes from Chicago II

Posted on 13/09/2010 by lilyasquith

We’ve been in ChicagoLand for three weeks tomorrow. Haven’t made any huge contribution to the Argonne national laboratory physics program yet, but have worked out which cafeteria queue to get in to get the tall blonde lady who charges you … Continue reading →

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Peter Higgs, UCL and the Right Honorable William Waldegrave

Posted on 07/09/2010 by Jon Butterworth

We’re not just looking for his boson, we also gave him a fellowship and explained his mechanism to William Waldegrave. At The Guardian.

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Moving Home

Posted on 31/08/2010 by Jon Butterworth

The Guardian have decided to host “Life and Physics” on their site. I’m really pleased about it, since I guess it can only mean a wider readership. I am also flattered that professionals wish to associate their paper with my … Continue reading →

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