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Ariana A. Robinson
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Apr 14, 2022

A Subversive Take on a Physics Mystery

Throughout my life, I have always been the kind of person that would ask many questions. Some for genuine interest’s sake and some others for the sake of boggling the minds of adults. What can I say? I’m also quite the jester. However, this article is not going to expressly…

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A Subversive Take on a Physics Mystery
A Subversive Take on a Physics Mystery
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Mar 8, 2022

Deadliest Things in Our Universe

*Disclaimer: This piece was redacted in a humorous fashion given the fatalistic premise of its topic. What fun is there in being an astrophysicist if you cannot laugh at wacky (but plausible) scenarios anyways? Extra extra! Buy your intergalactic newspaper now! With its front-page headline: Top 5 Deadliest Things in…

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Deadliest Things in Our Universe
Deadliest Things in Our Universe
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Feb 23, 2022

Do Numbers Exist?

We all know what numbers are. In fact, we are so sure of this knowledge that we can easily point our fingers at their written depiction and exclaim, “These are numbers!”. But are they really? If we think about it, when visualizing a number, what we see are numerals, or…

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Do Numbers Exist?
Do Numbers Exist?
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Feb 12, 2022

No Matter, Ergo No Space-Time (?)

Schrödinger’s cat is a renowned thought experiment in the world of physics. It was devised by physicist Erwin Schrödinger in 1935 to illustrate the problems behind the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. In simple terms, his experiment states that: If you place a hypothetical cat and something capable of killing…

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No Matter, Ergo No Space-Time (?)
No Matter, Ergo No Space-Time (?)
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Aug 3, 2020

The Physics of Stopping Everything

Say, for the sake of argument, that you’re the best magician in the entire Universe. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But Ariana, I thought this was a physics essay?” I can assure, with a high degree of certainty, that it indeed is a physics essay. However, you’ll soon see…

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The Physics of Stopping Everything
The Physics of Stopping Everything
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Feb 29, 2020

Gravity, or The Force That Makes Physicists Curse

Gravity behaves how Sir Isaac Newton described it: You jump up and gravity brings you back down to the ground. You reach the brow of a hill and gravity accelerates you down the other side. Simply put, gravity is a force that affects and changes the motion of things. Or…

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Gravity, or The Force That Makes Physicists Curse
Gravity, or The Force That Makes Physicists Curse
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Feb 6, 2020

On Dark Matter: Can We Eat It?

Spoiler alert: we can’t. :( I don’t know what kind of thoughts must cross through the mind of an individual who bothers pondering upon these questions, but since I like to take pride in my lack of judgement towards people and their mental processes, I will offer my opinion (as…

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On Dark Matter: Can We Eat It?
On Dark Matter: Can We Eat It?
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Feb 6, 2020

Everything: A Story

Come. Yes, you. Come. Take my hand. Come on. Just take my hand. Easy, right? Now, together we shall embark on a journey. Ah, but don’t look at me with that face! Yes, I know you have responsibilities, a family, a job… yes, I already know that. But I’d like…

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Everything: A Story
Everything: A Story
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Jan 30, 2020

Simple or Complex: A Universal Approach

To put it simply, complexity is a wonderful thing. Not only because it involves diversity, but also because it is indispensable. Don’t believe me? Well, just look your surroundings. Everything you see overflows in details that serve as a testament to this quality. …

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Simple or Complex: A Universal Approach
Simple or Complex: A Universal Approach
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Jan 29, 2020

The Physics of the Present

What happens when you see something? Say, for the sake of argument, this sentence you are now reading. Dismissing the whole business of how the brain processes visual stimuli, let’s set our focus on the travel time of the information you receive. …

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The Physics of the Present
The Physics of the Present
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