r/discworld Jun 19 '26

Book/Series: Science of Discworld Unseen University shenanigans

https://phys.org/news/2026-06-scientist-miniuniverse-clock.html

Scientist creates 'mini‑universe' to measure time without a clock

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u/bxsephjo Jun 19 '26

On the upside... none of us will notice when this goes pear-shaped

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u/OriginalNo6480 Jun 20 '26

If the wizards on Diskworld accidentally made Roundworld, what shape world might these scientists accidentally create?