Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!Ask Ethan: Did black holes form directly from the Big Bang?Even in the very early Universe, there were heavy, supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. How did they get so big so fast?1d ago21d ago2
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!The reality of quantum fluctuations was proven back in 1947Often viewed as a purely theoretical, calculational tool only, direct observation of the Lamb Shift proved their very real existence.2d ago42d ago4
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!10 revolutionary finds from JWST’s first 2 years of scienceIn July of 2022, the first science images from JWST were unveiled. Two years later, it’s changed our view of the Universe.3d ago13d ago1
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!New theoretical calculation solves the ‘muon g-2’ puzzleA longstanding mismatch between theory and experiment motivated an exquisite muon measurement. At last, a theoretical solution has arrived.4d ago44d ago4
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!How fast can a human possibly run 100 meters?The all-time record is Usain Bolt’s 9.58 seconds, set in 2009. What is the fastest time, ultimately, for an ideal human body?5d ago5d ago
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!Ask Ethan: Does time exist, or is it an illusion?The passage of time is something we all experience, as it takes us from one moment to the next. But could it all just be an illusion?Jul 268Jul 268
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!Deep space really is completely dark, New Horizons showsFrom inside our Solar System, zodiacal light prevents us from seeing true darkness. From billions of miles away, New Horizons finally can.Jul 257Jul 257
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!The cosmic redemption of astronomer John Couch AdamsAdams was infamously scooped when Neptune was discovered in 1846. His failure wasn’t the end, but a prelude to a world-changing discovery.Jul 242Jul 242
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!10 profound answers about the math behind Artificial IntelligenceIt’s knowledgeable, confident, and behaves human-like in many ways. But it’s not magic that powers AI though; it’s just math and data.Jul 236Jul 236
Ethan SiegelinStarts With A Bang!Interacting galaxies are more than they seem, JWST showsFor its 2-year science anniversary, JWST has revealed unprecedented details in “the Penguin and the Egg.” Here are the surprises inside.Jul 221Jul 221