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Journey into a Nucleus with Professor Lewis (236)

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What is inside the heart of an atom ? Why does it stay together ? The relative dimensions of atoms are huge - Imagine a fly in a cathedral (the fly is a nucleus). Professor Lewis takes Dr Karl on a journey to the center of matter as we know it. drkarl.com www.geraintflewis.com

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