Author Archives: PlatoHagel

The Old Wise Man

Posted on May 22, 2013 by PlatoHagel

This post is materializing because of a post written by a Don McLeod on a article written at NPR 13.7 Cosmos and Culture called, “ Facing Cancer, With A Robot Surgeon By My Side, by  Barbara J. King. Don McLeod … Continue reading →

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Hangout with Cern

Posted on May 16, 2013 by PlatoHagel

Hangout with CERN and TED-Ed – Dimensions Multiplied Dialogos of Eide

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Neutrino Events in IceCube Strings

Posted on May 16, 2013 by PlatoHagel

Neutrino Events-A compilation of some cool and unique neutrino events captured by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. See Also: GRB 130427A: Highest-energy Light Ever Detected Dialogos of Eide

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Glowing Blackholes

Posted on May 14, 2013 by PlatoHagel

(Courtesy: NASA E/PO, Sonoma State University, Aurore Simonnet) The birth of a black hole may be signalled by a characteristic cosmic flash, according to researchers in the US. It was previously thought that only the most massive of black holes … Continue reading →

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A Visual Correlation to Symmetry Breaking

Posted on May 14, 2013 by PlatoHagel

“Symmetry breaking illustrated”: – At high energy levels (left) the ball settles in the center, and the result is symmetrical. At lower energy levels (right), the overall “rules” remain symmetrical, but the “Mexican hat” potential comes into effect: “local” symmetry … Continue reading →

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The Sun

Posted on May 13, 2013 by PlatoHagel

SOHO EIT 304 Latest Image On-line Journals (links open to a new window) Astronomy & Astronomische Nachrichten (Astronomical Notes) Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy and Astrophysics Review Astrophysical Journal Astrophysical Journal Letters Icarus Geophysical Research Letters Journal of Geophysical Research Living … Continue reading →

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What is the Soul?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by PlatoHagel

In Culture:The Ancient Greek word for “butterfly” is ψυχή (psȳchē), which primarily means “soul”, “mind” This is quite a challenge in a way. Polish-American scientist and philosopher Alfred Korzybski remarked that “the map is not the territory”, encapsulating his view … Continue reading →

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The Blackhole Hunt is On

Posted on May 5, 2013 by PlatoHagel

Published on May 30, 2012  See: NuSTAR to Hunt for Black Holes NuSTAR NASA contracted with Orbital Sciences Corporation to launch NuSTAR (mass 772 pounds (350 kg))[11] on a Pegasus XL rocket for 21 March 2012.[5] It had earlier been planned … Continue reading →

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The LIGO and Virgo Gravitational-Wave Detectors

Posted on May 4, 2013 by PlatoHagel

An artist’s impression of two stars orbiting each other (left). The orbit shrinks as the system emits gravitational waves (middle). When the stars merge (right), there is a resulting powerful emission of gravitational waves. [Image: NASA] The LIGO and Virgo … Continue reading →

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GRB 130427A: Highest-energy Light Ever Detected

Posted on May 3, 2013 by PlatoHagel

The maps in this animation show how the sky looks at gamma-ray energies above 100 million electron volts (MeV) with a view centered on the north galactic pole. The first frame shows the sky during a three-hour interval prior to … Continue reading →

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