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George R.R. Martin Co-Authors Physics Paper on Wild Card Virus

1/27/2025

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George R.R. Martin has ventured into the realm of science, co-authoring a physics paper that delves into the chilling Wild Card virus from his acclaimed series. This post-World War II virus, which devastates 90% of its victims by rewriting DNA, is analyzed through a mathematical lens, shedding light on its impact on the extraordinary characters known as Aces and Jokers.

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George R.R. Martin has ventured into the realm of science, co-authoring a physics paper that delves into the chilling Wild Card virus from his acclaimed series. This post-World War II virus, which devastates 90% of its victims by rewriting DNA, is analyzed through a mathematical lens, shedding light on its impact on the extraordinary characters known as Aces and Jokers.