Tag Archives: cosmology

Cosmology in the 1980s: The Dark Matter Flowchart

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Alex R. Howe

Last week, I wrote about Jim Peebles of Princeton receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics for his body of work in cosmology. However, there’s another cosmology-related essay I’ve been wanting to write for a long time. The Dark Matter Flowchart … Continue reading →

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Jim Peebles: Co-Winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Alex R. Howe

Today is one of the most important days of the year in my line of work: the Nobel Prize award ceremony. The Nobel Peace Prize probably gets the most attention (good and bad) of the six prizes from the public, … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Big Bang Theory

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Alex R. Howe

There’s a problem with the Big Bang theory. No, I’m not suggesting the Big Bang theory is wrong. There are a few scientists who dispute it*, but this post isn’t about that. And it isn’t about the TV show either.** … Continue reading →

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Math is hard

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

Math is hard. That may sound strange coming from an astrophysicist with a degree in math, but in some ways, it’s very true. Yes, it gets easier with practice, but only up to a point. I can attest from experience … Continue reading →

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