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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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I couldn’t believe Elon’s reply…

Musing

Mar 12

I couldn’t believe Elon’s reply…

Mar 12

Professor Brian Keating

From failure to failure to … Nobel Prize?

Dear Magicians,

3d ago

From failure to failure to … Nobel Prize?

3d ago

Professor Brian Keating

Fireballs & Shabbos Candles

Twenty-five thousand pounds of thrust roared overhead, jolting me out of my stupor. The pungent smell of jet fuel filled the air. A…

Oct 1

Fireballs & Shabbos Candles

Oct 1

Professor Brian Keating

The PhD Paradox: A Nobel Prize Winner Somehow Survived the Academic Hunger Games. Will you?

A stark reality check about the true cost of pursuing a PhD slapped me across the face this week. A study on the psychological toll of…

Sep 23

The PhD Paradox: A Nobel Prize Winner Somehow Survived the Academic Hunger Games. Will you?

Sep 23

Professor Brian Keating

Do Robots Dream of Turing Machines?

Something about my birthday last week hit differently this year.

Sep 16

Do Robots Dream of Turing Machines?

Sep 16

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.

Sep 9

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

Sep 9

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

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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