Author Archives: Jim Al-Khalili

New blog post: Do we have free will?

Here is the transcript of the second of my ‘Series 2′ sci-pods (which you can, if you prefer, download from this website or subscribe to for free via iTunes). In this blog I use physics rather than philosophy, metaphysics or theology to … Continue reading

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Do we have free will?

Here is the transcript of the second of my ‘Series 2′ sci-pods (which you can, if you prefer, download from this website or subscribe to for free via iTunes). In this blog I use physics rather than philosophy, metaphysics or … Continue reading

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Blog post: nuclear physics funding

Next August, a large international conference will be held to celebrate the centenary of Lord Rutherford’s discovery of the atomic nucleus. It will take place in Manchester, the spiritual home of nuclear physics, where Rutherford carried out his pioneering work … Continue reading

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A Nuclear Renaissance needs Nuclear Physicists

Next August, a large international conference will be held to celebrate the centenary of Lord Rutherford’s discovery of the atomic nucleus. It will take place in Manchester, the spiritual home of nuclear physics, where Rutherford carried out his pioneering work … Continue reading

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More Quantum Musings and Olbers’ Paradox

After a longer break than planned, here’s more stream of consciousness. Firstly, I should say a big thank you to those who left comments or emailed me about my blog on quantum biology. Actually since writing it I have heard … Continue reading

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Forthcoming book lectures

Here is an early list of lecture engagements to be given by Jim Al-Khalili coinciding with the publication of his new book:

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STEPHEN HAWKING AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

We each exist for but a short time, and in that time explore but a small part of the whole universe. But humans are a curious species. We wonder, we seek answers…

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Judging a book by its cover

Blog post about the new title of my forthcoming book.

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