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transmutation of elements
(Encyclopedia) transmutation of elements, conversion of one chemical element into another. The expression has both historical and contemporary significance. The transmutation of certain metals into…aircraft carrier
(Encyclopedia) aircraft carrier, ship designed to carry aircraft and to permit takeoff and landing of planes. The carrier's distinctive features are a upper deck (flight deck) that is flat and…centrifuge
(Encyclopedia) centrifugecentrifugesĕnˈtrəfy&oomacr;j [key], device using centrifugal force to separate two or more substances of different density, e.g., two liquids or a liquid and a solid. The…cadmium
(Encyclopedia) cadmiumcadmiumkădˈmēəm [key] [from cadmia, Lat. for calamine, with which cadmium is found associated], metallic chemical element; symbol Cd; at. no. 48; at. wt. 112.411; m.p. 321℃; b.p…2004 World History
Viktor Yushchenko (1954– ) 2004 Former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow pleads guilty to defrauding Enron (Jan. 13). Bush proposes ambitious space program that includes flights to the Moon, Mars…June 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldEuropean Union Plans Military Role (June 3): Will create command headquarters and forces of its own for peacekeeping and peacemaking missions.African National…State of the Union Address: Gerald R. Ford (January 15, 1975)
Gerald R. Ford (January 15, 1975) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of the 94th Congress, and distinguished guests: Twenty-six years ago, a freshman Congressman, a young fellow with lots of…2006 World History
2006 Coalition forces battle insurgents on the streets of Iraq, as secretarian violence intensifies; see Iraq Timeline 2006 for details (all…December 2007
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Putin's Party Dominates…September 2007
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World North Korea Agrees to Disable…Trending
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