The Formulations of Quantum Field Theory
Recent developments in modern physics revolve heavily on the notion of a Quantum Universe, with both matter and forces being described as quantized fundamental particles. These particles have set values…
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Joint Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Nervous System Research
On October 4th, the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to Dr. David Julius and Dr. Ardem Patapoutian. According to the Nobel Assembly, which consists of…
Muon g-2: Breaking the Standard Model
On April 7, 2021, the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) announced the groundbreaking first results of the Muon g-2 experiment. This long-awaited experiment looked to measure the magnetic moment of…
A Search For Dark Matter
Throughout the vast expanses of the Universe, astronomical objects such as planetary systems, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies take a variety of forms, painting the night sky. All of these…
Platypuses: the Freaks of Biology
Platypuses (platypi? platypodes?): furry, semi-aquatic egg-laying mammals endemic to eastern Australia. Most will never encounter a platypus in the wild (unless, of course, you live in eastern Australia), and most…
The Poland Abortion Ruling and the Ensuing Protests
On October 22, 2020, Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal ruled that abortions due to fetal defects are illegal. This ruling bans almost all abortions, the only exceptions being cases of rape or…