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ultraviolet astronomy

(Encyclopedia) ultraviolet astronomy, study of celestial objects by means of the ultraviolet radiation they emit, in the wavelength range from about 90 to about 350 nanometers. Ultraviolet (UV) line…

zinc

(Encyclopedia) zinc, metallic chemical element; symbol Zn; at. no. 30; at. wt. 65.38; m.p. 419.58℃; b.p. 907℃; sp. gr. 7.133 at 25℃; valence +2. Zinc is a lustrous bluish-white metal. It is found in…

Atomic Theory

A theory of the structure and behavior of atoms has taken more than two millenia to evolve, from the abstract musings of ancient Greek philosophers to the high-tech experiments of modern…

MTV Video Awards: the Nominees

      video of the year | female video | male video | group video | next Video of the Year Brandy & Monica - "The Boy Is Mine" Madonna - "Ray of Light" Puff Daddy & the Family,…

Oz Anniversary

The wonderful wizard turned 100 in April 2000 Source: The Library of Congress An image from the original 1900 edition Read It Now! The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter One The Wonderful…

2004 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

Best Picture:SidewaysBest Actor:Jamie Foxx, RayBest Actress:Hilary Swank, Million Dollar BabyBest Supporting Actor:Thomas Haden Church, SidewaysBest Supporting Actress:Virginia Madsen,…

The Doors Biography

The Doorsrock group Rock group remembered for its dark, poetic lyrics, psychedelic guitars, and the drug-induced antics of singer Jim Morrison. Morrison met keyboardist Ray Manzarek at UCLA…

protein

(Encyclopedia) protein, any of the group of highly complex organic compounds found in all living cells and comprising the most abundant class of all biological molecules. Protein comprises…

All-Time IRL Leaders

IRL's all-time Top 10 drivers in victories and earnings, and Top 5 in pole positions, based on records through 2001. Earnings totals include season-ending contingency awards. Drivers active…