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Re:What are “actual pictures” of atoms actually pictures of? by kens on Saturday June 25, 2016 @03:50PM (#11977700)
The linked video "A Boy And His Atom: The World's Smallest Movie" is entertaining. IBM made a stop-motion animated movie from individual atoms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCX78-8-q0&feature=youtu.be

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Re:What are “actual pictures” of atoms actually pictures of? by quanics on Saturday June 25, 2016 @08:08PM (#11978731)
It is a nice video.

Also be sure to check out IBM's STM gallery for some more amazing images.

http://researcher.watson.ibm.com/researcher/view_group.php?i...

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Re:What are “actual pictures” of atoms actually pictures of? by asmithmd1 on Saturday June 25, 2016 @04:19PM (#11977820)
It was linked with the text "all manner of jackassery" I am glad to know I am not the only one who thought that video was a waste of time.
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Re:What are “actual pictures” of atoms actually pictures of? by alva on Saturday June 25, 2016 @08:03PM (#11978713)
Connecting incredibly difficult to understand scientific achievements with the simple notion of the common human desire for play and creativity is truly glorious.

A beautiful symbol of prowess, intelligence, creativity and humanity. I don't think anyone should underestimate the impact that a video like that can have on a child (or even a curious adult!)

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