*The greatest contributions to science by Physics Forums*

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The discussion centers on the impact of Physics Forums in fostering significant scientific achievements. Participants reflect on whether any members have made notable contributions, such as publishing peer-reviewed articles, writing influential books, or inventing successful devices inspired by forum discussions. There is a sense of curiosity and intrigue about the tangible outcomes of the community's collaborative efforts, with some humor about the mentors and advisors potentially working on secret projects. Overall, the conversation highlights a desire to recognize and celebrate any real breakthroughs that may have emerged from the forum's interactions.
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Think back to what you believe is the most outstanding accomplishment to evolve out of Physics Forums originality.

Of all our Physics Forums, of all our posts and threads, of mentors, advisors and members, what are the distinguished, real-breakthrough scientific discoveries that we have generated?

Has anyone published or contributed to a peer-reviewed article, written a book accepted by publisher of note, or invented a device of novel and successful application, inspired by discussions on PF?
 
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:smile: i can't think off-hand of anything at the moment, and from the ones i have read have had info that other people know about. Do you have any answers or are you just as intrigued?
 
All the mentors/advisors are busy working on a secret world domination weather machine. Look for the island hideaway with the volcano shaped like Greg's head.
 
Wait, I missed that meeting... is that Greg with long hair, or Greg with short hair?
 
"In 2013, after a series of hospitalizations due to magnets, New Zealand government officials permanently banned the sale of those made from neodymium-iron-boron (NIB)." https://www.sciencealert.com/new-zealand-teen-loses-part-of-his-bowel-after-swallowing-nearly-200-magnets "A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand has had part of his bowel surgically removed after he ingested nearly 200 high-powered magnets. (2025)" OK, this teen was a fool, but it is not always a teen, it is not always...
Thread 'RIP Chen Ning Yang (1922-2025)'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_Chen-Ning ( photo from http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/~yang/ ) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/science/chen-ning-yang-dead.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxrzzk02plo https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/en/press/mourning-professor-yang-chen-ning/ https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/physics/about/awards_and_prizes/_nobel_and_breakthrough_prizes/_profiles/yangc https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/physics/people/_profiles/yangc...

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