The atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons (except in the case of hydrogen-1, which is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons). The electrons of an atom are bound to the nucleus by the electromagnetic force. Likewise, a group of atoms can remain bound to each other, forming a molecule. An atom containing an equal number of protons and electrons is electrically neutral, otherwise it has a positive charge if there are fewer electrons (electron deficiency) or negative charge if there are more electrons (electron excess). A positively or negatively charged atom is known as an ion. An atom is classified according to the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus: the number of protons determines the chemical element, and the number of neutrons determines the isotope of the element.
The name atom comes from the Greek ἄτομος (atomos, "indivisible") from ἀ- (a-, "not") and τέμνω (temnō, "I cut"), which means uncuttable, or indivisible, something that cannot be divided further. The concept of an atom as an indivisible component of matter was first proposed by early Indian and Greek philosophers. In the 17th and 18th centuries, chemists provided a physical basis for this idea by showing that certain substances could not be further broken down by chemical methods. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, physicists discovered subatomic components and structure inside the atom, thereby demonstrating that the 'atom' was divisible. The principles of quantum mechanics were used to successfully model the atom.
William Sanford "Bill" Nye (born November 27, 1955), popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is an American science educator, comedian, television host, actor, mechanical engineer, and scientist. He is best known as the host of the Disney/PBS children's science show Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998) and for his many subsequent appearances in popular media as a science educator.
William Sanford Nye was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Jacqueline (née Jenkins; c. 1920–2000), a codebreaker during World War II, and Edwin Darby "Ned" Nye (died 1997), also a World War II veteran whose experience in a Japanese prisoner of war camp led him to become a sundial enthusiast. Nye is a fourth-generation Washington, D.C. resident on his father's side of the family. After attending Lafayette Elementary and Alice Deal Junior High in the city, he was accepted to the private Sidwell Friends School on a partial scholarship, graduating in 1973. He studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University, where one of his professors was Carl Sagan, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1977. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by The Johns Hopkins University in May 2008. In May 2011, Nye was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Willamette University where he was the keynote speaker for that year's commencement exercises.
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In a society, governed by the familiarity of the human race, Dave Quincy has created a masterpiece that will change the world, as it is. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence will act as a backbone for a gateway that has never been delved into, until now.
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Serving your fellow man is about as noble a task as there is in this world. At least that's what Jay and Atom tell each other as they toil away through rain and sleet and dark of night, all the while falling short of their own dreams and desires. Does the future hold a New York Times Bestseller for Jay? Some slutty groupies waiting backstage at Madison Square Garden for Atom? Anything is possible, but until then, they must serve the elitist upper crust who pass judgement, and look down their noses at them simply because they wear the noblest uniform of all. The Red, White and Blue of the United States Postman. It's time somebody stood up for the little guy. Will alcohol and anger save the day? Probably not...
Keywords: alcohol, bar, chugging-beer, punk, snob, u.s.-postal-service
Just because they're crazy, doesn't mean they're wrong.
Jay: Let it go.::Atom: No I will not let it go! It's champagne and orgies for the UPS guys, but if you work for the post office you're not on the list!
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Eve took a bite of the apple. And it was inevitable. This fairytale, set in modern day follows two lovers, Atom and Eve. When a mirage of success reaches its peak, their emotions begin to crumble at work and at home. They live the dream, not the life. This slowly unravels, when Eve comes in contact with a subconscious shape, who dwells at the core of of her heart. Megalomania is a powerful, emotional and relevant reminder of the heartbreaking toll, human nature takes on our innocent souls. More and more they are faced with a shattered world, trapped in the shell of the Hollow Earth. Megalomania is a dark-Gothic-psychedelic horror film, where everyone lives happily never after...or so we thought...
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This is the story of Allison McCormack. Twenty-one years old and a student at Shermer University, Allison is in love with her best friend, Jake. Disaster strikes as the band that is supposed to play the big show cancels. Who will Allison be able to find to replace them? Luckily, she spent a year as a roadie for Good Clean Fun. Since then, the band has changed their name to "The Goodcleanfuns" and become the most popular band on earth. Will she be able to get them to play the show? Are the rumors that they have sold out true? Why is Jake's roommate getting kicked out of school? Who makes a guest appearance as The Dean?
Keywords: coming-of-age, independent-film, indie-rock, punk, straightedge, underground-film, vegan, vegetarian
The inspiring, slightly fictionalized true story of a young woman's struggle to get through college, fall in love, and book a band.