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Discovering the Mysterious Boson: Understanding the Concept of Branon
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Pioneer anomaly possibly found manifest in Saturn orbit.
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The Nature of Space-Time in String Theory
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Preserving causality in the most general way.
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Can String Theory Predict the Results of Quantum and Relativity Experiments?
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Large Extra Dims and a derived Planck Mass
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No discussions on CDF/PAMELA yet?
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Submit Ideas for Quantum Physics of Heat Here
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Fifth International School on Field Theory and Gravitation (BRAZIL)
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MDM (a minimal extension of standard model) and PAMELA
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Supersymmetry notation question
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How Do Virtual Particles Exist Without Violating Conservation Laws?
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Entangled closed oriented strings / closed string chains
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Urs tutorial on Connes spectral geometry
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Utiyama reformulation of Gravity
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What are Some Interesting Resources for Studying New Dimensions in Physics?
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A question on the superstrings theory
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Does String Theory Link the Gravitational Constant to Planck's Constant?
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A simple presentation of an exceptionally simple TOE
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Gamma ray burst, LQG and String Theory
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Gravitational properties of anti matter
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Logic of E-H action, ricci scalar, cosmological constant?
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Garrett Lisi (New Yorker 21 July issue)
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Sharp split on the time issue (Rov. vs Smo.)
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What Are the Other Dimensions Beyond Our Understanding?
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What is the idea behind Group Field Theory by Oriti?
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How Does String Theory Explain the Sum of All Natural Numbers as -1/12?
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Why is there skepticism surrounding string theory?
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Nominations for 3rd quarter MIP
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April 2009 testing point for Bojowald et al (bounce QC)
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Energy of a String: Understanding the Various Forms of Energy in String Theory
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Physics law evo video (from the Perimeter quantum time conference)
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A quick question about Loop Quantum Gravity
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Why can't strings carry RR charges in string theory?
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What Is Frank Wilczek's Vision for Understanding Quantum Gravity and the Grid?
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LQG and the Big Bounce: Does Accelerating Expansion Matter?
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GFT as the microscopic description of the quantum spacetime fluid - Dan Oriti
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Dan Oriti wins prestige million-Euro young researcher prize
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Braid Advance by Yidun Wan (Feynman diagrams for interacting braids)
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Beyond the Standard Model: Math Proofs for Year 11s
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Will the Large Hadron Collider refute nonstring theories of quantum gravity?
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PhDemography for Theory-US and Canada physics departments
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Nonquantum Gravity: Stephen Boughn Submitted to Foundations of Physics
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Can Time and Space be Distorted for Zero-Mass Travel?
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Smolin guesses the DNA of physical law
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String Theory: Higgs and Blackholes
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Layman's question about gravitons
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Stable Knots in 4D: Proof and Directionality
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Falsifiable predicted consequences of SuperSymmetry?
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What Are the Implications of String Theory for Particle Size and Composition?
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Unified Field Theory: Relating Quantum Mechanics & General Relativity
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String theory ~ the theory of physical theory?
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Higgs Boson Q: Implications for Weak Interactions & Standard Model
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Smolin's list of five physics problems
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Simple question on Kaluza-Klein
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Unravelling Hodge Duality: A Starter Guide
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Predictions from loop quantum gravity
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Brane world=non-compact extra dimensions?
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Concrete way of doing abstract maths?
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Travelling faster than the speed of light
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Cosmo08 & Emergent Gravity Conferences Aug 25-29
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Bad at maths but good at theoretical physics?
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Is it possible that there are organisms in higher dimensions?
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Elegant Universe: No fundamental physical laws beyond strings?
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Intro papers to qunatum gravity
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N = 4 supersymmetry & Pati Salam
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Quantization of Gauge theories ?
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What Are the Key Insights from Goerlich's Slides on Causal Triangulations?
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Paper Pointing To Danger At LHC?
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Can 3D String Theory Overcome UV Divergences Found in 1D String Theory?
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The Langlands Correspondence in Physics
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Is there any reason the Universe must have a wave function?
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Do Mass and Energy Share Vibrational Properties?
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Copenhagen interpretation QGsquared
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Quantization of relativistic point particle, string style
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MVP-Senior: second quarter papers by QG faculty
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2008 Large Grant FQXi Awardees
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Best CDT expo so far + new results (Goerlich)
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Causal Dynamical Triangulations
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Self-organizing quantum universe explained in July SciAm feature
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The FQXi Inaugural Essay Contest (Summer 2008)
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The riddle of longshot links (new version of Smolin's '07 unification paper)
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What Are the Key Features of the Simplest Higgs Model in Little Higgs Theory?
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Technical question: vanishing of the cosmological constant in Randall Sundrum 1
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How Does the Higgs Field Influence Antimatter Annihilation?
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Spinfoams as a form of quantization?
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Are Wormholes Truly Impossible According to Latest Theories?
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Can Quantum Field Theory Be Applied in Loll's Fractal Universe?
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Why Are Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity Considered Incompatible?
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Interesting lineup at the Erice school this September
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Suggest good articles on Loop Quantum Cosmology
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Classical longitudinal wave on taut String
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Gravitons Phasing Across Branes: Dark Matter Explained?
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Is this the correct Lagrangian of Quantum gravity
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Major paper by Fairbairn-a way to put matter into 4D quantum gravity
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Is the Pursuit of a Grand Unified Theory Skipping Essential Steps?
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Dilute O($n$) Model & Potts Model: Critical Properties
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What is R Symmetry in SUSY and why is it important?
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Could Gravity be an Electrostatic force?
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Can String Theory Accurately Predict Quantum and Relativistic Phenomena?
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