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John von Neumann: The man from the future
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Theory of everything: fundamental physics, pure mathematics and data science
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From the quantum to the cosmos
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Giant lasers: the super-powerful key to saving the world?
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The birth of electric motion: 200th anniversary of the electric motor

Faraday's original laboratory. There are shelves lining the two walls, with vials and various scientific apparatus on every shelf. There are two desks in the room, each with a large scientific device. The desk in the middle of the room also has a small gr

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