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Read more about the article Platonic Solids, Chemical Explosives, and the World’s Smallest Helium Balloon
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Platonic Solids, Chemical Explosives, and the World’s Smallest Helium Balloon

  • Post author:Jonathan Edward
  • Post published:11th August 2021
  • Post category:Science Briefs

Plato defined 5 solids that constituted the universe, before our understanding of atoms and molecules came about. However, can these shapes arise in nature? Find out more with Jonathan!

Continue ReadingPlatonic Solids, Chemical Explosives, and the World’s Smallest Helium Balloon
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