shapes and all kinds of forms and differences of size. Out of them, like out of elements (earth, air, fire, water) he now

combine and originate the visible and perceptible [...]]]> … the nature of the perpetual things consist of small particles infinite in number…
the particles are so small as to be imperceptible to us,and take all kinds of

shapes and all kinds of forms and differences of size.
Out of them, like out of elements (earth, air, fire, water) he now

combine and originate the visible and perceptible bodies…”

~ 450 B.C. Democritus

(Wed, March 14) What are the fundamental building blocks of matter? How can I identify them? Which forces hold them together? How do these forces work? How far have the secrets of forces and matter been understood so far? more/>

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