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Exhibit brings together 'Eureka' moments in science
Earle Havens can almost hear their voices.
Each time Havens steps inside the George Peabody Library, he senses the muted exclamations, the murmured back-and-forth of a conversation that's been going on now for more than two millennia.
In one corner,...Tags: Science, Oncology, Religious Texts, Nobel Prize Awards, Astronomy
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Science and censorship
Albert Einstein once said the reason he was able to accomplish so much was because he had "stood on the shoulders of giants" like Newton and Galileo. The Nobel Prize-winning physicist's remark was a reminder how much scientists depend on discoveries...Tags: Science, Vaccines, National Government, Terrorism, Viral Diseases and Infections
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PlanMaryland: The Enlightenment hits a roadblock
America is a product of the Age of Reason. Our founders used their rational powers to free us from the ignorance and superstition that shackled less enlightened societies. For over two centuries, we have assumed that the Age of Reason was here to stay,...Tags: Catonsville
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Eye on the cosmos
Tuesday's announcement that Hopkins astronomer Adam G. Riess will share this year's Nobel Prize in physics acknowledges his huge contribution to scientific knowledge. From the study of giant exploding stars millions of light-years from Earth, Mr. Riess...Tags: Science, Applied Physics, Laurel, Frank R Wolf, Space Programs
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BSO review: A mix of high spirits, high drama
The penultimate program of the Baltimore Symphony's season balances feel-good orchestral pieces by Osvaldo Golijov and Benjamin Britten against a piano concerto by Johannes Brahms packed with darkly emotional drama. It makes for an engrossing combination....Tags: Marin Alsop, Henry Purcell, Music Industry, Memphis, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Prime time for Jupiter
Maryland WeatherJupiter, the King of the Planets, reaches opposition tonight, its closest approach and brightest appearance of the year. Or, it would be if we could see through the clouds and murky skies we're enduring at the moment.No matter. Planets move...... -
Star-struck
You say the economy's in the tank, your credit card's maxed out, and you can't afford a movie ticket, much less a Wii? Well, lift your head up high! Go ahead, look up! The new year holds in store all kinds of celestial entertainment for Maryland...Tags: Easter, Science, Society, Wii, Halloween
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Hubble snaps galaxy triplets
Maryland WeatherA while back NASA and the European Space Agency invited people to vote on which of a selection of never-before-imaged (by Hubble) celestial targets they'd like the Hubble Space Telescope to photograph. The voters chose something called Arp 274, a......Tags: Space Programs, NASA
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Week winds up wetter; threatens weekend astro fest
Maryland WeatherEnjoy these sunny skies while you can, because the forecast out of Sterling has us slated for a wet start to the month of April. Rain and shower chances rise to 70 percent by Wednesday night as the sunny, high-pressure......Tags: Baltimore County, Weather Reports, Dundalk, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis
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Amaze your friends with Labor Day ISS flyby!
Maryland WeatherExpecting a crowd for a Labor Day barbecue? Or maybe you're going to someone else's place and you need a conversation-starter. Well, this will make you the life of the party. Amaze everyone by predicting and pointing out a bright flyby......Tags: Science, Labor Day, Air and Space Accidents, Space Programs, NASA
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Full circle for 'Hairspray'
Sun Theater CriticSpritzzzzz! Hairspray fans have even more to cheer about. The movie version of the hit Broadway musical is expected to begin filming in summer 2005. And, New Line Cinema hopes "to at least film some of it in Baltimore," according to Mark Kaufman, senior...Tags: Movies, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Broderick, Stephen King, History
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At your library
Library closings The Newport News Public Library System will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of George Washington's Birthday. Multiple branch events Some programs require advance registration and are noted as such. Register for all library...Tags: Game Playing, Holidays, Schools, LEGO Group, Christopher Newport University
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