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The Bose behind Boson
More links:
What the 'Rock Star' Discovery of the Higgs Boson Means for Science (hat tip to Christine K)
From Minute Physics
Is it the Higgs Boson?
Higgs boson Science explained using sugar and ping-pong balls
Michio Kaku on CNN
And some whimsical info too! :)
Sonnet on a Higgs-like Particle (Vi Hart)
Thanks for posting. I, too have been trying to clearly understand the importance of this discovery and some tangible impacts.
ReplyDeleteLoved the one using sugar and ping pong balls :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a good one too - http://www.openculture.com/2012/07/the_higgs_boson_and_its_discovery_explained_with_animation.html
Enjoyed this joke about the Higgs walking into church.
ReplyDeleteThe priest says, "We don't allow Higgs Bosons in here."
The Higgs Boson replied, "But without me, how can you have Mass?"
Made me chuckle.
~Luke
Glad to help aly. I'm still not sure I understand it but will keep reading and learning. That link of yours will be helpful for this Kerrie!
ReplyDeleteLuke you made me more than chuckle. Kiddo will love the pun.
Thanks for posting the video. It's fascinating! I found the minutes physics one to be good too.
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