I was very honoured when I received an invitation to speak at the United Nations Headquarters on 20 October in an event titled “Science for Peace and Development.” I will be speaking right after Kofi Annan! (More about this later.) Because of this responsibility, I was eager to learn what role science has played for […]
“Open Sesame”
Director’s Corner 3 December 2009 Barry Barish "Open Sesame" Most of us have known the expression "Open Sesame" since childhood and have associated it with magic powers. It comes from the tale of "Ali Baba and the forty thieves," when by magic, Ali Baba is able to open the door to the hidden treasure with […]