In the summer of 1925, Werner Heisenberg outlined the theory of quantum mechanics on the tiny German island of Helgoland. In his newest book, Carlo Rovelli poetically intertwines the story of the origin of quantum theory with its interpretation and philosophical consequences. It is his best work yet and includes a very lucid presentation ofContinue reading “Helgoland by Carlo Rovelli”
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Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
I love the works of Richard Feynman, and I especially love biographies of famous scientist. But this one is surely the best one I have read so far. It shows the human, funny and artistic side to one of the most prominent physicists of all time. There are so many things to love about thisContinue reading “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”
Very Large Telescope
The Very Large Telescope is a beautiful facility in northern Chile. The ESO ran facility started operation in 1999. It consists of four optical telescopes that operate at infrared and visible wavelengths. The facility is extremely productive, with only the Hubble telescope producing more research papers during its operation. I just think it’s a dreamContinue reading “Very Large Telescope”
Black Holes
Black holes are arguably the most mysterious and captivating objects in the universe. Personally, I dream of studying them at university. They have been featured in many science fiction books and movies, such as Nolan’s Interstellar. But how do they really look like? What rules govern them and how do they form? I’ll try toContinue reading “Black Holes”
The Planet Venus
Venus is the closest planetary neighbour of Earth and the second planet from the Sun. It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, but the conditions and weather are actually quite hellish. Despite being further away from the Sun than Mercury, it is the hottest planet in the Solar System with temperaturesContinue reading “The Planet Venus”
The Fermi Paradox
At first glance it seems that our civilisation is quite special. We exist in a habitable zone on a planet with large bodies of water and oxygen. Unlike the dinosaurs, we have not been hit by a major asteroid 67 million years ago. This supposed uniqueness gave rise to many religions and philosophies. I wouldContinue reading “The Fermi Paradox”