Description: Materials I used: Soft copper wire: 20 gauge (wire diameter 0.8mm): 12cm (about 5 inch) 28 gauge (wire diameter 0.3mm): 60 cm (24 inch) Abacus crystal: 3, 4, 6, 8mm ...

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Estrella Luna-Diez receives funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Anne-Marie Culhane receives funding from UKRI and the NERC. Bruno Barcante ...

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