Sean DownesThe Look Elsewhere EffectStatistics is a hard subject. Evidence based decision making hinges on our ability to understand the evidence. Human intuition often…11 min read·Nov 22, 2022----
Sean DownesThe Perils of Science CommunicationWhere do we draw the line between Outreach and Clickbait?8 min read·Nov 3, 2022----
Sean DownesThe Astrophysics of PlasmasIn our second installment, we connect the physics of electrically charged gases to cosmic rays we observe on Earth.10 min read·Sep 21, 2022----
Sean DownesSome Physics of Muon CollidersLast time we contrasted the performance of lepton and hadron colliders. Hadrons are messy, composite things like protons that enjoy a…6 min read·Aug 20, 2022----
Sean DownesWe Should Build a Muon ColliderThe construction of these behemoth experiments has only gotten more complex. For particle physics to progress, we need to move…6 min read·Aug 11, 2022----
Sean DownesThe Field Guide to Particle Physics: the PositronSome antimatter with serious applications to medical imaging.3 min read·Jul 23, 2022----
Sean DownesDo we really need new particle physics?Thomas Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions has made the “paradigm shift” into a trope for scientific progress. While this model…12 min read·Jul 21, 2022--3--3
Sean DownesTwo Recent SupernovaeIt’s hard to exaggerate the explosive power of supernovae. When triggered, a single supernova outshines the brightness of an entire galaxy…7 min read·Feb 23, 2022----