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Understanding the Misconceptions of Science

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12H 4min
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In Understanding the Misconceptions of Science, join Professor Don Lincoln, a Senior Scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, on a 24-lecture exploration of shocking truths about some of science’s most well-known—and often controversial—concepts, including the physics of flight, black holes, quantum mechanics, evolution, and even the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781629977300

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Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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