The road uniting quantum field theory and general relativity – the two great theories of modern physics – has been impassable for 80 years. Could a tool from condensed matter physics finally help map the way?
Join Dr. Gianfranco Bertone at the May 7 Perimeter Public Lecture as he dives into one of the most pressing challenges in modern science – identifying the nature of dark matter.
The Waterloo Global Science Initiative has released the Equinox Blueprint: Learning 2030, a vision for redesigning high school education to best prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Four Perimeter Institute faculty have received Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario government.
Join Kate Lunau of Maclean’s magazine in conversation with some of the science community’s emerging talent, as they share youthful perspectives on pursuing theoretical physics and investigating the big questions of our time.
Physicists are using surprising ideas and mathematical tools originating in string theory to guide research into strange materials that are cropping up in condensed matter laboratories.
A team of physicists from Perimeter Institute, the University of Waterloo, and Harvard has reached a key milestone in the pursuit of next-generation superconductors.
Join Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf at the March 5 Perimeter Institute Public Lecture to explore how ideas from quantum physics are putting modern mathematical ideas in a natural context.
Join Dr. Edward Moses at the February 5 Perimeter Institute Public Lecture to explore how the world`s most energetic laser system, the National Ignition Facility, is honing in on a virtually inexhaustible energy supply.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, join Dr. Penelope Boston on a spelunking adventure into Earth’s most extreme underground environments for a glimpse at distant worlds and life forms that may inhabit them.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics announces a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Krembil Foundation to establish prestigious research chairs for two of the world’s top young theoretical physicists.
Perimeter Institute Associate Faculty member Avery Broderick will explore how astronomers are now imaging the horizons of black holes and attaining new insights about these enigmatic monsters in the dark.
New classroom resource designed to connect 21st century skills — creativity, critical thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and imagination — to STEM subjects.
Governor General to preview interactive exhibits that will be featured at Perimeter Institute’s upcoming BrainSTEM: Your Future is Now Festival
Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is pleased to announce the schedule for BrainSTEM: Your Future Is Now Festival.
Jonathan Braniff to help advance Perimeter Institute’s mission and lead its long-term private fund development strategy in new role
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is pleased to announce the appointment of eight more outstanding international scientists as part of its Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs (DVRC) program.
On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, physics Professor Aephraim Steinberg tackles the complexities of measurement within the field of quantum mechanics.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, as part of Perimeter Institute’s Public Lecture Series presented by Sun Life Financial, Jennifer Ouellette explains how she embraced the equations and formulas that had haunted her for years, and learned to love calculus.
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Director Neil Turok to a second five-year term. In addition, Dr. Turok will be the inaugural chairholder of the Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Niels Bohr Chair in Theoretical Physics.
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