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This is the headquarters for "A User's Guide to the Universe," published in March 2010, and "The Universe in the Rearview Mirror" published in Summer, 2013. We've got fun cartoons, snarky commentary on cosmology and physics, and tutorials on everything from black holes to the Higgs Boson.
Tag Archives: io9
What do you really need to know about the universe?
Just a quicky. I have a new, somewhat navel-gazing post up at io9 on what you really need to know about the universe, and more generally, why people embrace pop-sci at all. I’m curious to hear what you think, and … Continue reading
Nature Review
In case you missed it, Nature (subscription required) had this to say about The Universe in the Rearview Mirror: Who knew symmetry could be so brilliantly entertaining? Physicist Dave Goldberg slings the reader straight in at the deep end of … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: How does Spacetime get Bent?
My latest column is up at io9: “How does Spacetime get Bent?” It’s an overview of how to think about curved spacetime, even if the universe “really” feels flat. Enjoy! -Dave
Ask a Physicist: A Practical Guide to Intergalactic Travel
Good news everyone! I have a new column on io9: How to Make it to the Edge of the Observable Universe in a Few Decades. This is one of the most fun columns I’ve written in ages, so please do … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: Is the Earth Putting on Weight?
Last week, I put in a call for questions, and the opportunity to win a signed advanced copy of The Universe in the Rearview Mirror (and seriously, it’s never too early to pre-order). The first winning column is up: “Is … Continue reading
Book Giveaway! Also, reviews!
Greetings, true believers! If you haven’t done so already, head on over to io9 and submit a question. I’m running an “Ask a Physicist” context. For the next 4 weeks, I’ll be answering a question a week, as selected by … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: How Much Does Antimatter Weigh?
My latest column is up, and it’s a fun one. Does antimatter have antigravity? Only one way to find out for sure! In other news, I’ll be on a panel at the Library Journal Day of Dialog May 29 (NYC). … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: Will the Universe End in a Big Rip
Credit: New Scientist Enough with the random announcements! It’s time for some science! I have a new column up on io9: Will the Universe End in a Big Rip? For those too impatient to read through, the answer is “maybe,” … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: What's so super about Supersymmetry?
Hey everyone, my “Ask a Physicist” column is officially back! This week, I talk all about supersymmetry. Would you like to leave an indelible mark on future generations? Well then, ask me a question! If it’s good and of general … Continue reading
Ask a Physicist: Stop Calling it the "God Particle."
Today, in likely anticipation of tomorrow’s Higgs announcement, I hike up my pants high and demand that people stop referring to the Higgs as the “God Particle.” Also, to bring back MacGyver. In case you missed it: Stop Calling it … Continue reading
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