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What Are Atoms Made Of? Prof John Baez (Professor, University of Edinburgh) We learn in school that everything is made of atoms, and while that's not quite true it's close. But then we learn that atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons, and that protons and neutrons are made of particles called quarks. How do we know all this stuff is true? How did people find out in the first place? This makes for many fascinating stories. For more go here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/seeing-the-unseeable/

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What Are Atoms Made Of? Prof John Baez (Professor, University of Edinburgh) We learn in school that everything is made of atoms, and while that's not quite true it's close. But then we learn that atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons, and that protons and neutrons are made of particles called quarks. How do we know all this stuff is true? How did people find out in the first place? This makes for many fascinating stories. For more go here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/seeing-the-unseeable/
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John Carlos Baez (johncarlosbaez@mathstodon.xyz)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Apr-2026 20:00:28 JST John Carlos Baez

If you're in Glasgow on May 19th you can see me explain subatomic particles at Sloans Bar and Grill, as part of an event taking place across Scotland called "A Pint of Science". And please ask questions and say hi! It costs just £5.
https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/seeing-the-unseeable/

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