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Black and white close-up photograph showing the upper part of an elderly person’s face and their white, unruly hair against a dark background.
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The Well
The symmetry that shaped physics: Frank Wilczek on Einstein’s legacy
Nobel Prize winning physicist Frank Wilczek reflects on Einstein’s greatest contribution.
Frank Wilczek
Black and white illustration of circular, radiating patterns with one large labeled circle "A" showing a central orbit-like design among several smaller circles.
7mins
The Well
The strong force: holding our Universe together
Frank Wilczek is celebrated for his investigations into the fundamental laws of nature that have transformed our understanding of the forces that govern our Universe. In this video, the MIT […]
Frank Wilczek
Illustration of a nude male figure with arms and legs extended in two positions, inscribed in a circle and square, known as the Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci, exemplifying the law of symmetry in human anatomy.
The Well
A mind-blowing explanation of symmetry
Basic and breath-taking – Dr. Frank Wilczek addresses symmetry’s critical role in nature’s laws and what we consider to be beautiful.
Frank Wilczek
John Templeton Foundation
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