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Hackney
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There's a fundamental limit to how long a quantum system can hold information.
It's called the Fourier limit, and it's set by physics itself, not engineering.
Max Planck Institute scientists just reached it. They placed a single molecule on a crystal surface cooled to near absolute zero. Zero noise. Zero interference. Coherence time hit the theoretical maximum.
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In the shelter of the Hundred Acre Wood they stood up straight again, to listen, a little nervously, to the roaring of the gale among the tree-tops.
“Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?”
“Supposing it didn’t,” said Pooh after careful thought. ~A.A.Milne
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6 years of @TheRestHistory, & Dominic’s master plan has finally been brought to fruition
A landmark @TheRestHistory bonus episode today.
One of the most important moments in all European history, kicking off a bonus miniseries about Hungarian football in the 1950s.
Today: WOLVES CONQUER THE WORLD AND INVENT EUROPE.
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Wittgenstein: A Wonderful Life (1989) youtu.be/8BoKjQfMihs?si=hB8-… via @YouTube
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You all need to understand that there is a well-funded movement to kill Wikipedia as an institution. The dream of an internet that provided universal access to knowledge was a mirage. It threatened too many powerful people, so now we have AI summaries and illiteracy.
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A #Roman helmet, with a cap resembling hair, cheek-pieces (which include ears!), & brow- & neck-guards. It is decorated with scenes & figures from Roman myth - a way to bring divine protection to the wearer, perhaps #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology
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Delighted to co-host Japan Day finance seminar and reception with @citylordmayor yesterday. Thank you, Lady Mayor Susan Langley for your leadership in making this possible! Sincere thanks to @LucyRigby and 🇯🇵🇬🇧 financial leaders for attending and to @Nomura for the generous support for the seminar! Looking forward to new opportunities for investment, innovation and financial services cooperation 🇯🇵🇬🇧
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john snow figured out dirty drinking water was causing a cholera outbreak at this specific water pump in london and that lead to water treatment which saved millions if not billions of lives
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Funny how many people who don't use wheelchairs or have any issues with their vision are commenting on my Oxford Street post with their knowledge of using a wheelchair or having issues with vision. The non-disabled person with their experience eh? I'd love to see them try it.
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This brass at St Mary's, Deerhurst contains two portraits in one.
It was commissioned by Dame Alice Cassey on the death of her husband Sir John Cassey in 1400.
She is shown with her dog at her feet and uniquely it's name Terri/Cerri is depicted as well.
#31DaysofGraves
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The spectacular ceiling of the Palatine Chapel at Aachen Cathedral, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, first constructed in the 8th century / and the soaring Gothic Choir (1414), modelled on Sainte Chapelle in Paris (photos: Loïc Lagarde)
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Asda launches new items to rival M&S — including ‘10/10’ custard cream treat trib.al/3hcvLnL
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Massive disruptions are afoot at Angel, with no immediate end date in sight 🙃londonist.com/london/transpo…
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A fantastic performance by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, celebrating the 100th anniversary of @Nomura. A truly special occasion!🎶✨
