Browsing Archive: May, 2013

The Value of Science

Posted by on Tuesday, May 21, 2013,
There has been a lot of commentary in the media lately about the value of fundamental science. The current government of Canada has suggested that the federal funding agencies should shift their focus toward applied science and engineering and research that benefits the business community, and reduce the funding for pure science. Of course there has been a lot written already about the short sightedness of this edict, (and I certainly have my own bias being trained as a theoretical physicist ...
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Happy Birthday Feynman!

Posted by on Saturday, May 11, 2013,
Today would have been the 95th birthday of the great American theoretical physicist, Richard Feynman. Not only a brilliant researcher, but also an amazing teacher who inspired generations of young minds to dream of science and knowledge, and to view the world in a unique way. Here is an example of Feynman discussing the beauty of a flower.

For those few who are reading this and don't know who he is, here are a few highlights of his life and career:

  • Earned his doctorate at Princeton working in t...

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About Me


Dr. Chris Bird I am a theoretical physicist & mathematician, with training in electronics, programming, robotics, and a number of other related fields.

   


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