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Forced to concoct a drama, Glashow chooses as his story the constant intersections of theory and observation that led to the currently held beliefs about the structure of the atom. Just as in The Double Helix, another popular scientific work about an abstract theory, the scientist's own life takes on great importance. Interactions goes beyond simply imparting Glashow's knowledge of elementary particle physics (the realm of quarks, strangeness, charm and color)in an effort to present what he terms a "scientific autobiography...
...high school physics courses: the nucleus consists of positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons, around which negatively charged electrons orbit. Yet the continuous discovery of new particles, such as the unstable muon, challenged this simple theory. In addition, this theory raised further theoretical questions: how was the nucleus held together? Why did radioactive decay exist...
...Harvard Alumni Association last night held three combined freshmen and senior receptions for the first time, alumni attending the events said...
...long time, I thought not. And I guess the Harvard coaching staff held the same view because last year he was benched in favor of Bruce Kotz, a fellow who looked more like a lineman than a kicker...
Thursday, more than 150 HUCTW supporters held a vigil in front of Bok's home to encourage a speedy decision. Student supporters of the union have pressed an Undergraduate Council commitee to author a resolution asking Bok not to appeal the decision. And the union has encouraged community members to write and call Bok, asking him to make a quick decision to go ahead with contract negotiations...