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Unpredictability and Chance in Scientific Progress

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If you have a question about this talk, please contact Matthias Minderer .

From penicillin to Teflon, many life-changing discoveries were the products of chance, accidents, or even bad lab practice. So, how much luck is there in science? This exciting question will be explored by Sir John Meurig Thomas, Honorary Professor of Materials Science.

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