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“In considering God's power, we must not look for a God of the Gaps, a god who is called in for those phenomena for which there is yet no scientific explanation.”

Quote by Nevill Francis Mott

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Nevill Francis Mott

Nevill Francis Mott was a distinguished physicist recognized for his pivotal contributions to solid-state physics. Born on September 30, 1905, and passing away on August 8, 1996, Mott's research delved into the electronic properties of materials, leading to groundbreaking insights into the behavior of electrons within solids. more

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