Physicists

Where is physics headed (and how soon do we get there)?

The future belongs to those who prepare for it, as scientists who petition federal agencies like NASA and the Department of Energy for research funds know all too well. The price of big-ticket instruments like a space telescope or particle accelerator can be as high as $10 billion.

And so this past June the physics community began to consider what it wants to do next, and why.

Israel to spend millions on Einstein museum

The Israeli government decided on Oct. 23 to allocate millions of dollars for a museum to house the world's largest collection of Albert Einstein documents, the Hebrew University said.

It will be built on the university's Givat Ram campus in Jerusalem, with the government committing to approximately $6 million and the university raising another $12 million.

Attempt at a Record and the Bulgarian Trace Behind it: Teenager Flies Around the World

"One of my biggest dreams (along with flying around the world) is to become an astronaut."

Said 19-year-old Zara Rutherford, who embarked on an impressive adventure on Wednesday afternoon. The teenager flew from an airport in western Belgium for her solo trip around the world. It aims to cross 52 countries on five continents in the next two months or so.

Athens Concert Hall Podcasts | Ongoing

The Athens Concert Hall has gone digital, launching a series of podcasts featuring fascinating discussions on music with the likes of acclaimed pianist Janis Vakarelis, widely cited physicist Dimitris Nanopoulos and award-winning pianist Alexandra Papastefanou, though non-Greek speakers will probably find more joy in its concerts.

TOP 10 Attractions to See in London by Queue Time and Price

Are you also tired of waiting in the queue but do not know which London attraction is the best and easiest to visit? We have the answer! We have tested and ranked attractions in the British capital based on 3 criteria: wait time, price and Tripadvisor rating. Is your favourite attraction on our list?

Earth: Seen from the Heart | Online | June 5

The Canadian Embassy in Athens celebrates World Environment Day with an online screening of the critically acclaimed 2018 documentary "La Terre vue du Coeur" ("Earth: Seen from the Heart"). In this documentary, Hubert Reeves and Frederic Lenoir present scientists, writers and artists speaking on the issue of biodiversity and the mounting threats that it faces.

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