Theoretical Physics

Sir John Templeton, philanthropist, dies at 95 (International Herald Tribune)

9 Jul 2008

Sir John was an investor who founded the Templeton Prize for "progress in religion" and "research or discoveries."

Sir John Templeton: Successful stock investor who gave millions to encourage the rational exploration of spirituality (Independent)

9 Jul 2008

John Templeton was a highly successful stock investor who, starting in 1937, made a fortune on Wall Street and by mid life had become a philanthropist noted for encouraging rational exploration of spirituality. His name is synonymous with the annual Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion which this year stood at £820,000 and was awarded to the Polish physicist and theologian Father Michael ...

Improving computer memory, solar cells goal of UH chemist (PhysOrg)

8 Jul 2008

A high-tech breakthrough in solar cells and flash drives may just come down to good old-fashioned pencil and paper calculations, says an award-winning young chemist at the University of Houston.