A Cosmic Crossword
- Posted 10.20.11
- NOVA
Think you're up on your basic physics? Know your laser from your light-year? Your newton from your neutrino? Your quark from your quantum? Try your hand at NOVA's first crossword. The puzzle is loosely based on "The Fabric of the Cosmos," the NOVA series hosted by physicist and author Brian Greene. Note: In case you're wondering, none of the terms mentioned above appear in the crossword.
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Try your hand at NOVA's first crossword puzzle. It's fast, physics-based, and fun.
Credits
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- Image courtesy of NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
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