Nobel-prize winning Russian physicist Vitaly Ginzburg dies at 93
Nobel-prize Russian physicist Vitaly Ginzburg dies Swiss open probe into case of French nuclear physicist suspected of al-Qaida tie
Swiss open probe of al-Qaida nuke physicist case Swiss open own probe into case of physicist arrested in France on suspicion of al-Qaida tie
Swiss open probe linked to French al-Qaida suspect Fellow scientists say former Los Alamos physicist is not a spy
Physicists say former Los Alamos scientist no spy In AP interview, ex-Los Alamos physicist says he met with foreign agent who paid him $20,000LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — It’s a tale of intrigue, involving a nuclear weapons physicist at a national laboratory and a mystery man, supposedly from the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, fluent in Spanish and English. Former Los Alamos lab physicist says FBI searched his home as part of possible spy probeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Federal agents seized computers, papers, books and electronic equipment from the home of a former Los Alamos National Laboratory nuclear scientist, who last year sought to work on a fusion project with Venezuela but believes the U.S. government is wrongly targeting him as a spy. Report: Brother of French physicist at Europe’s Big Bang laboratory denies al-Qaida linkPARIS — The charges against a French physicist detained last week on suspicion of links to al-Qaida are “completely false,” his brother said according to a report Tuesday. Preliminary charges filed against French physicist accused of al-Qaida tiesPARIS — A French investigating judge has filed preliminary charges against a physicist at the world’s largest atom smasher who is suspected of al-Qaida links, a judicial official said. French physicist suspected of al-Qaida links questioned by investigating judgePARIS — A French physicist working at the world’s largest atom smasher who is suspected of links to al-Qaida appeared Monday before a magistrate who will decide whether to file preliminary charges against him. Official: French physicist exchanged e-mails with contact in al-Qaida’s North African branchPARIS — A French physicist arrested last week while working at the world’s largest atom smasher has acknowledged to investigators that he corresponded over the Internet with a contact in North Africa’s al-Qaida branch, a judicial official said Sunday. French police arrest physicist at Europe’s Big Bang laboratory for suspected al-Qaida linkGENEVA — A physicist working at the world’s largest atom smasher has been arrested on suspicion of links to al-Qaida, adding to the woes of the $10 billion project that ceased operation a year ago — just days after its celebrated start up. European lab says French police have arrested physicist for suspected terror linksGENEVA — French police have arrested a nuclear physicist on suspicion that he had links to terrorist organizations in Algeria, the European Organization for Nuclear Research said Friday. European particle lab says French police have arrested physicist for suspected terror linksGENEVA — French police have arrested a nuclear physicist on suspicion that he had links to terrorist organizations in Algeria, the European Organization for Nuclear Research said Friday. Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist storyTEHRAN, Iran — In an Oct. 7 story about the disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat identified an Iranian who disappeared in Georgia as a second nuclear scientist. Asharq Al-Awsat said the man was believed to be an arms dealer. TV: Iran foreign minister says US may have role in disappearance of nuclear scientistTEHRAN, Iran — Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of involvement in the disappearance of one of its nuclear scientists during a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, raising a new mystery at a time when the West is trying to determine the extent of Iran’s nuclear program. Excerpts: Citation for 2009 Nobel Prize in physicsExcerpts from the citation awarding the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Institute says Kao was honored for breakthroughs in fiber optics while Boyle and Smith were honored for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit. Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physics through 2008Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation: Aage Bohr, Danish Nobel prize winner and son of nuclear physicist Niels Bohr, dies at 87COPENHAGEN — Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his father, has died. He was 87. Aage Bohr, Danish Nobel prize winner, son of nuclear physics giant Niels Bohr, diesCOPENHAGEN — Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his famed father Niels Bohr, has died at age 87. Particle collider a year on: Black hole or crucial to understanding the universe?GENEVA —When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would suck in the world. It turns out the Hadron may be the black hole. CERN: damaged atom smasher will restart at half energy, but a new repair pause is neededGENEVA — When launched to great fanfare nearly a year ago, some feared the Large Hadron Collider would create a black hole that would destroy the world. The world’s largest scientific machine, built at a cost of $10 billion, has worked only nine days and has yet to smash an atom. Study: Tanning beds and UV radiation definitely cause cancer experts sayLONDON — International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category deeming both to be definite causes of cancer. Study: Tanning beds and UV radiation as deadly as arsenic, mustard gas, experts sayLONDON — International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas. For years, scientists have described tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation as “probable carcinogens.” Navajo president reaffirms tribal ban on uranium mining to mark 30th anniversary of spillCHURCH ROCK, N.M. — The leader of the Navajo Nation marked the 30th anniversary of a massive uranium tailings spill by reaffirming the tribe’s ban on future uranium mining. House rejects GOP energy alternatives, sets stage for OK of bill to combat climate changeWASHINGTON — The House has rejected a Republican alternative to a Democratic climate bill. The vote set the stage for passage of a bill that for the first time would limit U.S. greenhouse gases linked to global warming. CERN says repairs, tests will delay restart of particle collider until OctoberGENEVA — The world’s largest atom smasher will likely be fired up again in October after scientists have carried out tests and put in place further safety measures to prevent a repeat of the faults that sidelined the $10 billion machine shortly after startup last year, the operator said Saturday. Vatican visits CERN’s Big Bang machine, speaks of harmony between faith and scienceGENEVA — A senior Vatican delegation visited the world’s biggest nuclear physics laboratory, proclaiming that true faith has no problems with science. Miniscule magnets in ant antennae act as internal GPSWASHINGTON - A new research has led to the discovery of miniscule magnets in ant antennae, which act as an internal GPS (Global positioning system), making these insects aware as to where they are going. ‘Hidden photons’ may be used to send secret emails through EarthLONDON - A team of scientists has proposed the possibility of hypothetical particles called “hidden photons” being used to send secret emails through the Earth. Versatile new micro-sensors to sniff out explosivesWASHINGTON - Researchers have discovered a way to detect explosives based on the physical properties of their vapours and are readying the technology, which utilises micro-sensors, for field testing. |
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