I just received news that Freeman Dyson, one of the giants of twentieth century physics, has passed away at the age of 96. And while I do not usually cover such events here, some people are just too important to the history of science to be overlooked.

I am certain that there will be numerous articles on Dyson's research and career, most of which far more informative and written by individuals who knew him far better (and not written at three o'clock on a Saturday morning by a sleep deprived a...
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