The Born approximation, based on ¯ α ≡ α(m Z) instead of α, reproduces all electroweak precision measurements within their (1σ) accuracy. The low upper limits for the genuinely electroweak corrections constitute one of the major achievements of LEP. The astonishing smallness of these corrections results from the cancellation of a large positive contribution from the heavy top quark and large ne...

Coherent control is based on optical manipulation of the amplitudes and phases of wave functions. It is expected to be a key technique to develop novel quantum technologies such as bond-selective chemistry and quantum computing, and to better understand the quantum worldview founded on wave-particle duality. We have developed high-precision coherent control by imprinting optical amplitudes and ...

Key achievements in satellite observation of the global oceans during the last decade are outlined. Challenges to be met in the coming decade are identified and issues pertinent to realizing the societal benefits of global ocean observations are considered.

The starting point for the study of adverse experiences is that some have enduring consequences that continue after the period of exposure to the adversity. That raises four basic issues: whether social adversities can be considered homogeneous, whether the crucial effect lies in the "objective" or subjectively perceived "effective" environment, whether the effects are environmentally mediated,...