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13.7: Cosmos And Culture
When Is A Theory Wrong?
November 21, 2012 Theories are the life-blood of science; but ruling them out may be harder than you think. And letting a cherished model fall on the trash heap of history is even harder, yet. Take "supersymmetry" from the world of particle physics, for example. When might we see its demise or its vindication?
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
The Higgs: What's The Big Deal?
July 4, 2012 Count your money or look to the stars, either way, the discovery of the Higgs is significant and a significant step forward for humanity.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Will Fermilab Announce Real Higgs Results Today?
July 2, 2012 Scientists at the Tevatron may be announcing their own results on the Higgs search today.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Brace Yourself For Higgs Boson News
July 2, 2012 This week CERN scientists are holding a seminar to update the community on the search for the Higgs Boson.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
The Smallest Bits Of Things: A Brief History Of Matter
March 28, 2012 Have we found the smallest bits of matter? Are there smaller particles we haven't identified? What are the most fundamental particles? A final, ultimate answer may not be attainable.
