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Strange Genius: The Life and Times of Paul Dirac

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The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year

Letters becomes Feedback and now includes comments made to our online stories

Tim Rowett is an avid collector of science-related toys. Robert P Crease and son drop in to play with them