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“A great deal of the universe does not need any explanation. Elephants, for instance. Once molecules have learnt to compete and to create other molecules in their own image, elephants, and things resembling elephants, will in due course be found roaming around the countryside ... Some of the things resembling elephants will be men.”

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Peter Atkins is a renowned chemist, born on August 10, 1940. He has conducted extensive research in the field of chemistry, particularly in physical chemistry and theoretical chemistry. Atkins is known for his profound understanding of chemical bonding and reaction dynamics. more

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