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'The Big Bang Theory' finale: Sheldon and Amy's fictional physics parallels real science

  • Written by Adilson Motter, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Northwestern University
The cast made it through 279 episodes.CBS

After 12 successful seasons, “The Big Bang Theory” has finally come to a fulfilling end, concluding its reign as the longest runningmulticamera sitcom on TV.

If you’re one of the few who haven’t seen the show, this CBS series centers around a group of young scientists defined by...

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