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Particle at the End of the Universe How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World
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Sean Carroll
tweedledee
, February 11, 2013
This is the best explanation of particle physics that I have read (and I've read a few books on the subject). It gives you the background you need to understand the recent discovery of the Higgs particle which, if I understand it correctly, is what holds the universe together. If you've ever wondered why linear accelerators are important, read this book now. It helps to have some college level physics or chemistry, but it is not absolutely necessary.
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Gradisil
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Adam Roberts
tweedledee
, January 08, 2013
More cerebral than your typical SF novel, Gradisil will make you think . . . both about what it might be like to live in earth orbit and what makes a great political leader. The novel is divided into three parts. I liked the first part best. It was a straight forward chronicle of the early days of the pioneers who built "tin can" habitats in space. Lots of great details plus some action in the form of a truly reprehensible female serial killer. The second part is completely different. It tells the story of Gradisil, the daughter of the narrator from the first part but it is told from her husband's point-of-view. He is a rather unlikable, ineffectual type, but the story of how she deals with the American military is fascinating. The third part seems unfinished but has its moments. Overall, this is a very interesting story that should appeal to people who don't normally like science fiction. Roberts' characters are three dimensional and he addresses the human condition from a unique perspective. He deserves a wider audience.
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