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Neil Turok

Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics, University of Edinburgh
Neil Turok is the inaugural Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh. He holds the Roger Penrose Visiting Professorship at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Canada where he is emeritus Director. Before that he was Chair of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge and Professor of Physics at Princeton.

Neil’s day job is developing and testing fundamental physics theories of the universe. His first-principles predictions of correlations between the temperature and polarisation of the cosmic background radiation (CBR), and the CBR and the galaxy distribution have been confirmed at high precision. His work also ruled out several popular theoretical models. Recently, he showed how a CPT-symmetric universe could provide the simplest-yet explanation of the cosmic dark matter, the large scale properties of the universe and the primordial density variations.

Born in South Africa, Neil founded the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), now the continent’s leading institute for postgraduate training and research in the mathematical sciences. AIMS has over 3500 Masters alumni, from 45 African countries. More than 800 have proceeded to PhDs.
In 2008 Neil won the TED prize for his research and for AIMS. In 2016 he was made an Honorary Fellow of the UK Institute of Physics and was awarded the John Torrence Tate Medal of the American Institute of Physics for International Leadership in Physics. In 2018 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation

Oct 25, 2024 12:20 pm UTC| Science

We live in a golden age for learning about the universe. Our most powerful telescopes have revealed that the cosmos is surprisingly simple on the largest visible scales. Likewise, our most powerful microscope, the Large...

Economy

Yara International Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Driven by Record Production

Yara Internationals Q3 Financial Performance Yara International, a leading global fertilizer producer, announced impressive third-quarter earnings that surpassed market expectations, attributing the success to record...

Electrolux Reports Third-Quarter Profit Decline Amid Cost Management Efforts

Electroluxs Third-Quarter Performance Swedens Electrolux, the second-largest appliance manufacturer globally, announced its third-quarter earnings on Friday, revealing an adjusted operating profit that fell short of...

UN Climate Body Faces €57 Million Budget Shortfall Impacting Global Dialogues

UNFCCC Budget Shortfall: A Threat to Global Climate Negotiations The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is currently facing a budget shortfall of at least 57 million ($61.53 million) for...

Holcim Beats Profit Expectations in Q3, Driven by Strong Margins

Holcims Q3 Profit Exceeds Forecasts Despite Revenue Decline Holcim, a leading global construction materials manufacturer, reported higher-than-expected operating profits in its third quarter despite a dip in sales. The...

Asian Stocks Stay Flat; Japanese Shares Sink Ahead of Election, Yen Pressure

Asian Stocks Flat as Japanese Markets Struggle Ahead of Election Overview of Asian Stock Performance Most Asian stocks remained rangebound on Friday, lacking strong trading cues, while Japans shares faced steep...

Politics

Donald Trump Vows to ‘Immediately Fire Jack Smith’ If Elected!—Says Special Counsel ‘Targeted Him Unfairly’ in Federal Cases

Former President Donald Trump has made it clear that if he wins the upcoming November election, one of his first actions as commander-in-chief will be to fire special counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor responsible for...

‘Trump’s McDonald’s Shift Wins Over Gen Z!’—39% Say It ‘Made Them Like Him More,’ New Poll Shocks Critics

A recent Newsweek/Talker Research poll reveals that 39% of Gen Z respondents said they like former President Donald Trump more after he famously took a shift at McDonalds. The fast-food appearance, intended as a casual...

‘Over 1,000 Ballots Rejected in Philly!’—Voters Fuming After Mail-In Ballots Thrown Out for ‘Simple Mistakes!’

More than a thousand mail-in ballots have been rejected in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sparking frustration among voters after the ballots were discarded for errors such as missing signatures, being undated or misdated, or...

‘Miami Turns Red!’ Republicans Outvote Democrats in Historic Early Voting Shift—‘First Time in History!’ Sparks Political Shockwaves

More Republicans have cast their votes during early and absentee voting in Miami-Dade County than Democrats, marking the first time in history the traditionally blue stronghold has leaned red before Election Day. This...

Donald Trump’s ‘91.9% Chance of Victory’ in 2024! Polls Reveal Massive Electoral Lead—Critics Say It’s ‘Not Over Yet!’

Recent polling data from RCP and Silver Bulletin suggests that former President Donald Trump has a 91.9% chance of winning the 2024 presidential election through the Electoral College. The staggering number has left...

Science

SpaceX Rapidly Fires Raptor Engine 34 Times in Record-Breaking Stress Test

SpaceX tested its Raptor engine 34 times in rapid succession at its McGregor, Texas facility. The tests, conducted on October 23, are part of SpaceXs effort to stress-test the engines performance, marking a critical step...

Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5, a feat that even surprised Elon Musk. Musk had initially predicted that it would take at least three...

Starlink Services Target South Korea by 2025, Pending Regulatory Approval

SpaceXs Starlink services may reach South Korea by early 2025, contingent on regulatory approval. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated key amendments to prevent frequent interference, signaling progress toward...

Nicotine Pouches Skyrocket in Popularity as Youth Tobacco Use Hits 25-Year Low — ‘This Is the New Trend,’ Experts Warn

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity across the U.S., while traditional tobacco use has hit its lowest point in 25 years. Public health experts are now grappling with the implications of this emerging trend, as a...

SpaceX Sues California Coastal Commission, Alleging Political Bias Over Falcon 9 Launch Denials

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the agency of political bias in blocking several Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, comes...

Technology

Pennsylvania House Advances Pro-Crypto Bill, Exempting Digital Assets from Extra Taxes in Landmark Vote

In a decisive 176 to 26 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB-2481, creating a regulatory framework for digital assets, protecting self-custody and crypto payments while exempting them from additional...

Tesla Roadster Delays Drag On: Musk Teases Hovering Design, No Firm Release Date Given

Elon Musk revealed updates on the Tesla Roadsters design during the companys Earnings Call, promising spectacular features like hovering capability. However, no firm release date was provided, frustrating fans eager for...

Shiba Inu Whale Activity Jumps 540%: Over 765B SHIB Inflows Drive Price Speculation

Shiba Inu (SHIB) recorded a sharp 540% rise in whale activity within 24 hours, as large holders moved 767.33 billion SHIB into wallets. This unprecedented surge signals heightened interest among key investors, boosting...

Microsoft Puts Bitcoin on the Line as Shareholders Gear Up for High-Stakes December Vote

Microsoft shareholders are preparing for a high-stakes vote on December 10, where they will decide whether Bitcoin should be evaluated as part of the companys corporate investment strategy. This bold proposal faces...

'Unusually' Large Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Potential Decline, Sparking Warnings from Analysts

An unusually large spike in Bitcoin ETF inflows has ignited fears of a potential price decline, as analysts point to historical patterns where similar inflows led to bearish trends. With inflows hitting billions, the...