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Feb 9 • Adam Spencer
Time for some Math Damon!
Possibly the most famous maths problem ever. And you can solve it.
7 hrs ago • Adam Spencer
Elemental: start here (all 100 elements)
In an age of anti-science, let's celebrate the joy of chemistry
Apr 7 • Adam Spencer
Elemental - a new substack series
Celebrating the awesomeness of science through chemistry. A new element every week.
Apr 7 • Adam Spencer
Humans are heading back to the Moon. I've been waiting my whole life for this.
Four astronauts just launched toward the Moon on Artemis II. The most important space mission in 50 years. And Australia's got their back.
Apr 6 • Adam Spencer
Welcome backstage NerdNews subscribers
Some random Easter jottings for my very favourite members of the fast-growing NerdNews community
Apr 4 • Adam Spencer
How can thinking about bridges create a whole new field of maths?
It helps if you’re the greatest maths‑mind ever!
Apr 2 • Adam Spencer
One course of antibiotics can reshape your gut for years.
A Swedish study of 15,000 adults finds antibiotics may reshape your gut microbiome for up to eight years.
Apr 1 • Adam Spencer
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