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Galileo's Finger: The Ten Great Ideas of Science, by Peter Atkins

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The Symmetry and Quantum Mechanics of Matter

This chapter explores the journey of understanding matter, highlighting the shift from philosophical ideas to empirical science led by pioneers like Dalton and Mendeleev. It also discusses the influence of symmetry and quantum mechanics on our perception of the universe's expansion and its inherent beauty.

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