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- A theoretical astrophysicist uses his protractor to measure the universe. From a sheet of paper to the cosmos. Lots of pictures! [1 of 3]
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today’s Very Short List: culture 24 Jul 2012
by Charles Yu, author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, Third Class Superhero, and most recently Sorry Please Thank You. FACEBOOK TWITTER BOOKS
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- Dr. Quantum blows your mind in a sublimely weird cartoon. Includes higher-dimensional tickling and the question “Are you a god?” [2 of 3]
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- Physics has come so far—but still applies to only 4 percent of reality. That’s cause for joy: There is much more to discover. [3 of 3]
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- Images (in order): curved 3D visualization from Christopher Vitale of Networkologies and the Pratt Institute; screen grab of Dr. Quantum; image via Chandra X-Ray Observatory at Harvard.
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