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Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor

Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor

A memoir of the perils of pursuing science’s highest honor.

2019

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Professor Brian Keating

I couldn’t believe Elon’s reply…

Musing

Mar 12

I couldn’t believe Elon’s reply…

Mar 12

Professor Brian Keating

It’s my birthday! Plus: when guests collide!

It’s my birthday, yay! I’m now 6% closer to 100 than 0.

2d ago

It’s my birthday! Plus: when guests collide!

2d ago

Professor Brian Keating

From Nebulas to Nukes: The Physics of Warfare

Astronomers and physicists have always been called upon for their adept abilities to convert basic scientific facts into deadly weaponry…

Sep 3

From Nebulas to Nukes: The Physics of Warfare

Sep 3

Professor Brian Keating

You’re the average of nothing and infinity

You’ve heard the cliche, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This adage emphasizes the influence of our…

Aug 26

You’re the average of nothing and infinity

Aug 26

Professor Brian Keating

Do you Have a Bad Boyfriend? Blame This Man!

Richard Dawkins has significantly influenced my understanding of evolution and culture. He’s one of the few people who have not only…

Aug 20

Do you Have a Bad Boyfriend? Blame This Man!

Aug 20

Professor Brian Keating

Tonight, the Sky will be on FIRE! Here’s a guide so you don’t miss the best shower in years!

As summer’s warmth envelops us, it’s time for the annual celestial delight: the Perseid meteor shower. This year promises a particularly…

Aug 13

Tonight, the Sky will be on FIRE! Here’s a guide so you don’t miss the best shower in years!

Aug 13

Professor Brian Keating

The Perils of Fake Professors

As a Professor for many years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching science to some of the world’s most brilliant students. My 20 years at…

Aug 6

The Perils of Fake Professors

Aug 6

Professor Brian Keating

You’re the Best Loser

The Olympics have started, hooray! Paris is a madhouse, and there’s been much ado about the opening ceremony, but I’m thrilled to be back…

Jul 29

You’re the Best Loser

Jul 29

Professor Brian Keating

Are you captured? Do this!

Annealing is a metallurgical process that involves heating a material to a high temperature and then cooling it slowly to remove internal…

Jul 23

Are you captured? Do this!

Jul 23

Professor Brian Keating

Anti-Science Alert: How Candace Owens Pollutes the Intellectual Landscape

Does Science Need a Reality Check?

Jul 17

Anti-Science Alert: How Candace Owens Pollutes the Intellectual Landscape

Jul 17

Professor Brian Keating

Professor Brian Keating

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Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego. Host of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast Authored: Losing the Nobel Prize & Think like a Nobel Prize Winner

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