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On this day in 1991, Paul Ginsparg launched arXiv, the world’s largest open-access platform for research papers with over 2.5 million submissions. FirstPrinciples spoke with Ginsparg about arXiv's origins, current challenges and its future. Explore the journey of arXiv and its impact on science. https://lnkd.in/gCiCikMT #OnThisDay #OpenAccess #TheoreticalPhysics

Science journalist Dan Falk delves into the fascinating debate surrounding the multiverse, examining the various arguments on both sides. Explore how inflationary cosmology, string theory, and quantum mechanics are influencing this ongoing scientific discussion. https://lnkd.in/ecgjfdSB #Multiverse #InflationaryCosmology #StringTheory #QuantumMechanics

On this day in 1942, Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil were granted a patent for their groundbreaking invention: the Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum communication system. Originally designed to prevent enemy interception of radio-guided torpedoes during World War II, this technology laid the groundwork for modern wireless communication systems like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Learn more about their brilliant collaboration from History.com: https://lnkd.in/eRmSzFbQ #OnThisDay #HedyLamarr #GeorgeAntheil #TechHistory

The FirstPrinciples team is growing, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on our mission to advance scientific discovery and innovation. We're currently hiring for the following roles: 📊 Business Intelligence Analyst 📽 Director of FP Studio ⚙ Director of Operations 💻 Full-Stack Software Engineer 🔬 Research Director If you're passionate about driving progress, making a difference, driven by curiosity, and have a love for physics, we want to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/eQXNNNyZ #TheoreticalPhysics #ScienceJobs #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsCommunity #Hiring

Harvard University physicist Andrew Strominger is at the forefront of celestial holography, a field he describes as "unflinching" in its rootedness in reality. This groundbreaking approach aims to describe four-dimensional space using a two-dimensional theory on the edge of space, offering a simpler framework than string theory and other complex approaches. Dive into the fascinating journey of how this revolutionary subfield got its name and its promising future! https://lnkd.in/e978sQs9 #CelestialHolography #Physics #Innovation

In today's dynamic landscape of scientific progress, we often find ourselves drawn to the most advanced technologies and grandest experiments. However, particle cosmologist Luna Zagorac of Perimeter Institute reminds us of the incredible potential hidden in smaller, humbler experiments. https://lnkd.in/eDNhw6yU #cosmology #astronomy #physics

On this day in 1932, Carl D. Anderson discovered the positron, the electron's antiparticle, earning him the Nobel Prize four years later. This groundbreaking discovery not only deepened our understanding of fundamental physics but also paved the way for practical applications such as PET scanners, revolutionizing medical imaging. #Positron #Antimatter #OnThisDay #Physics #NobelPrize

Physicist Claudia de Rham's fascination with gravity spans from the blackboard to the cockpit and the ocean floor. Learn more about her adventures and groundbreaking research in her recent interview with FirstPrinciples. https://lnkd.in/gPZ8qfrK #Science #Physics #Gravity #FirstPrinciples

In her first book, "The Beauty of Falling", physicist Claudia de Rham explores the relentless pull of gravity in her work, hobbies and imagination. Learn more by reading a captivating excerpt on FirstPrinciples. https://lnkd.in/e8_kdJuH #Physics #Gravity #Sciencebooks

In a universe that is 13.8 billion years old, we can see 46.1 billion light-years away. Learn why and more in Ethan Siegel's recent article for FirstPrinciples. https://lnkd.in/gpYdnyJt #Cosmology #Space #Astrophysics