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“Dirac found that the ratio of the electric force to the gravitational force of an electron-proton pair is roughly equal to the ratio of the age of the universe to the time it takes light to traverse an atom.”

Quote by Michael Flynn

Book:Eifelheim
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Eifelheim

The story follows a group of humans who must adapt to their new reality and find a way to coexist with the alien invaders. The novel explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the human condition in a world transformed by an extraterrestrial presence. more

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Michael Flynn
Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn, born in 1947, is an outstanding statistician with a strong academic background and extensive practical experience in the field of statistics. His research contributions are particularly significant in data analysis, probability theory, and statistical inference. more

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