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Mineralogical Miracles
37:40 - 43:48 (06:07)
The story of a serendipitous discovery of a quasicrystal by a chemist named Dan and a physicist named Paul. The discovery defied conventional ideas in mineralogy and brought new insights and controversies in the field.
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The discovery and authentication of new minerals can be a long and expensive process involving the International Mineral Association.
37:40 - 39:51 (02:10)
Summary
The discovery and authentication of new minerals can be a long and expensive process involving the International Mineral Association. Mineral collectors can help fund such testing, but locating the discoverers of a mineral can be a difficult task.
ChapterMineralogical Miracles
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares stories about a shady businessman who was connected and disposed of his competitors, allegedly with the help of the KGB.
39:51 - 40:34 (00:43)
Summary
The speaker shares stories about a shady businessman who was connected and disposed of his competitors, allegedly with the help of the KGB.
ChapterMineralogical Miracles
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
The story of a Russian geologist who went missing, leaving behind valuable scientific data, including an important geological notebook.
40:34 - 43:48 (03:13)
Summary
The story of a Russian geologist who went missing, leaving behind valuable scientific data, including an important geological notebook. The mystery of where his data went and who might have taken it is explored in this podcast episode.