Biography
Sally Ride makes history twenty-five years ago
By: William Atkins
On June 18, 1983, Sally Kristen Ride became the first American women in space as she flew onboard NASA’s space shuttle Challenger on mission STS-7.
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By: William Atkins
On June 18, 1983, Sally Kristen Ride became the first American women in space as she flew onboard NASA’s space shuttle Challenger on mission STS-7.
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Electron discovered April 30, 1897, by Joseph John Thomson
By: William Atkins
Of course electrons have been zipping around before we knew about them. However, 111 years ago, Joseph John Thomson first announced that he had discovered the existence of electrons, which he named "corpuscles,” or small bodies.
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By: William Atkins
Of course electrons have been zipping around before we knew about them. However, 111 years ago, Joseph John Thomson first announced that he had discovered the existence of electrons, which he named "corpuscles,” or small bodies.
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Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008): “Birth, Death, and Future”
By: William Atkins
Science fiction writer and inventor Arthur C. Clarke died on March 19, 2008. His "2001: A Space Odyssey" is considered one of the best movies ever made. His concept of geostationary satellites provides the world with communications. His life was about the future!
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By: William Atkins
Science fiction writer and inventor Arthur C. Clarke died on March 19, 2008. His "2001: A Space Odyssey" is considered one of the best movies ever made. His concept of geostationary satellites provides the world with communications. His life was about the future!
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Alexander Graham Bell found guilty of plagiarism after 130 years
By: Stuart Corner
A new book on the history of the telephone is being lauded for revealing the "shocking truth" that Alexander Graham Bell plagiarised a key component of his invention from rival Elisha Gray. The book's author may have uncovered the vital damning evidence that eluded Bell's accusers over a hundred years ago, but there is little shocking in the allegations which were thoroughly aired and repeatedly tested in court several times in the late 19th century.
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By: Stuart Corner
A new book on the history of the telephone is being lauded for revealing the "shocking truth" that Alexander Graham Bell plagiarised a key component of his invention from rival Elisha Gray. The book's author may have uncovered the vital damning evidence that eluded Bell's accusers over a hundred years ago, but there is little shocking in the allegations which were thoroughly aired and repeatedly tested in court several times in the late 19th century.
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2007 Nobel Prize in Literature: Doris Lessing
By: William Atkins
It was announced on Thursday, October 11, 2007, that British writer Doris Lessing will be awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the eleventh woman author to be awarded the prize since 1901.
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By: William Atkins
It was announced on Thursday, October 11, 2007, that British writer Doris Lessing will be awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the eleventh woman author to be awarded the prize since 1901.
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Endeavour and NASA’s STS-118 set to launch
By: William Atkins
After a one-day delay to finish repairs and other preparatory work, NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour and its crew are ready to launch from pad 39A at 6:36 pm EDT on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, within a ten minute launch window.
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By: William Atkins
After a one-day delay to finish repairs and other preparatory work, NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour and its crew are ready to launch from pad 39A at 6:36 pm EDT on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, within a ten minute launch window.
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Don Herbert remembered as “Mr. Wizard” upon his death
By: William Atkins
Don Herbert, known as “Mr. Wizard” on television to millions of children (and future scientists and engineers) in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1980s, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the age of 89 years.
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By: William Atkins
Don Herbert, known as “Mr. Wizard” on television to millions of children (and future scientists and engineers) in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1980s, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the age of 89 years.
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In the wake of tragedy: Background on Virginia Tech and the city of Blacksburg
By: William Atkins
With the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, here is general background on the university and the city it is located in.
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By: William Atkins
With the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, here is general background on the university and the city it is located in.
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