Read article 'Model suggests dark energy is an illusion'
Model suggests dark energy is an illusion
Arguably the most fascinating question in modern cosmology is why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
Read article 'Model suggests dark energy is an illusion'
Read article 'Physics in the Italian Alps'
Physics in the Italian Alps
In February, 120 physicists travelled to the mountain village of La Thuile in Italy to discuss results and perspectives in particle physics. Michael Koratzinos reports.
Read article 'Exploiting the synergy between great and small'
Exploiting the synergy between great and small
Cosmological discoveries shed new light on the nature of fundamental particles, and vice versa. This synergy between the greatest and the smallest components of the universe was the subject of the 200...
Read article 'Particles meet cosmology and strings in Boston'
Particles meet cosmology and strings in Boston
PASCOS 2004 is the latest in the symposium series that brings together disciplines from the frontier areas of modern physics.
Read article 'The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking’s 60th Birthday'
The Future of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology: Celebrating Stephen Hawking’s 60th Birthday
Stephen Hawking's 60th birthday was celebrated in Cambridge, UK, with a meeting attended by many well-known theoretical physicists. This volume is based on lectures given at the meeting.
Read article 'Finding the real world in a foam bath'
Finding the real world in a foam bath
A new approach to simulating quantum geometry suggests that starting with a random froth, one might expect a world of three dimensions of space and one of time to appear naturally at large scales.
Read article 'Singular Null Hypersurfaces in General Relativity'
Singular Null Hypersurfaces in General Relativity
This book presents a comprehensive view of the mathematical theory of impulsive light-like signals in general relativity.
Read article 'Theory and experiment peer across the frontier'
Theory and experiment peer across the frontier
The fourth conference in the "Beyond" series presented a clear overview of - and beyond - the current frontiers of particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.
Read article 'The W and Z at LEP'
The W and Z at LEP
The Large Electron Positron collider made significant contributions to the process of establishing the Standard Model as the basis for matter and forces, and also built a platform for physics scenario...
Read article 'Space goes quantum at Stony Brook'
Space goes quantum at Stony Brook
Does a melting crystal provide the key to developing a quantum description of gravity? Advances at the first Simons Workshop point to a connection.
