Tag: history of science
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Science history: Richard Feynman’s fun lecture that sparked nanotech
Introduction: a small idea with world-changing potential On December 29, 1959, the physicist Richard P. Feynman gave a short, playful talk at the California Institute of Technology that would quietly ignite a new scientific frontier. Titled “Plenty of Room at the Bottom,” his lecture was less a formal seminar than a spark—an invitation to dream…
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4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics at CERN: A Deep Dive into the UA1 Era and Beyond
Overview: A Pivotal Gathering at CERN From November 10 to 13, renowned researchers and enthusiasts will converge at CERN for the 4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics. This Knowledge Sharing event is designed to illuminate the milestones, personalities, and technological breakthroughs that have shaped high-energy physics. Attendees will have the chance to…
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4th International Symposium: A Deep Dive into the History of Particle Physics at CERN
Overview: A Milestone in the History of Particle Physics The 4th International Symposium on the History of Particle Physics is returning to CERN for a focused exploration of how the field has evolved, the people who shaped its trajectory, and the pivotal moments that defined modern science. From the early discoveries that opened the subatomic…