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The Rembrandt code

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Dan Rockmore, the mathematician, is one of those experts who excel at the identification of original paintings from the duplicate ones. This exalted art of painting identification, which has become the main activity of an elite few, is discussed.

Author: Trivedi, Bijal P.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
Mathematicians, Rockmore, Dan

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Physics wars

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Lee Smolin's analysis of the String theory is presented. He expresses his disagreement with the theory in a book authored by him called 'The Trouble With Physics'.

Author: Rogers, Adam
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2006
Physicists, Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Portrayals, String theory, The Trouble With Physics (Book), Smolin, Lee

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Superpowers: a scientific probe

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The physics behind the stunts performed by superheroes in comics, as discussed in James Kakalios' e-book 'The Physics of Superheroes', is presented.

Author: Barman, Paul
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2005
Physics, Study and teaching, Humor and anecdotes, Comic strip characters, The Physics of Superheroes (E-book), Kakalios, James

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