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The relativity of age
Right, well the weekend was fun. We went to Cambridge which, while only 48mins away on the train, felt like an adventure in these coronaviral times. The world has shrunk to a plague-stricken village, while at the same time growing … Continue reading
Posted in Astrophysics, Rambling, Travel
Tagged BBC, Big Bang, Cambridge, Cosmic Shambles, Science Focus, Standard Model, Steven Weinberg
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Your mileage may vary
The corona-cancellation of travel, for both work and holiday, at least means I’m making some progress on a long-standing “to do” list. I’m fortunate; we have a loft space where I can work, and my kids are old enough to … Continue reading
Posted in Physics, Science, Travel, Writing
Tagged books, Boost, Coronavirus, Cosmic Shambles, EPSHEP, Les Houches, Postcards from the Energy Frontier, Standard Model
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Cease using the phrase “Standard Model” for a theory we know to be incorrect.
Things James Wells writes are usually worth reading, and this is no exception. Highly recommended to anyone (like me) who is thinking a lot about the current state, and future, of particle physics. Or who is just interested in how … Continue reading
Posted in History, Particle Physics, Philosophy, Physics, Science
Tagged ESPP, James Wells, Neutrinos, Standard Model
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