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Particle Physics with Professor Lewis (223)

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Our lives are governed by physics. It is the science of matter and energy and without both we wouldn't be here. This past century we have discovered more about physics than ever before. Dr. Karl and Professor Lewis are going atomic in this podcast. So what the flip is particle physics ? Drkarl.com

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Particle Physics with Professor Lewis (223)

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