Take a self-guided tour from quantum to cosmos!
Sometimes it only takes one moment – a chance encounter, or a stroke of luck – to spark a lifelong passion for science.
Many great minds in science, past and present, had a moment when they realized they would devote themselves to seeking answers to nature’s deepest puzzles.
This month’s Slice of PI looks at the glimmers of inspiration that set some pioneering scientists on their path of discovery.
Help us crown the all-time greatest physics equation with a March Madness-style showdown for the ages!
In the late 19th and early 20th century, a team of scholars at the Harvard College Observatory analyzed nearly half a million photographs of the stars. These astronomers discovered the types of stars, created the first modern catalog of stars, and ultimately even discovered what stars are made of. They were all women.
The same laws of physics apply to every Olympic athlete. Those who reach the podium have found the perfect equation for their sport.
Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics. It was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Perimeter is a not-for-profit, charitable organization devoted to fundamental research, training, and educational outreach. Be part of the equation.
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