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(Encyclopedia) red shift or redshift, in astronomy, the systematic displacement of individual lines in the spectrum of a celestial object toward the red, or longer wavelength, end of the visible…World Geography Glossary
Find the definition of geography terms and phrases. geography The study of the physical features of the earth. Includes study of regional formations and their relation to humans. latitude…December 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldNorthern Ireland Gains Home Rule (Dec. 2): Ulster, although still afflicted by sectarian hatred, enters hoped-for era of stability as London transfers authority…Like Father, Like Daughter
Past evidence uncovered in Israel and France has shown that Neanderthals lived on Earth at the same time as modern Homo sapiens. Neanderthals were found to have lived about 34,000 years ago near…neutrino astronomy
(Encyclopedia) neutrino astronomy, study of stars by means of their emission of neutrinos, fundamental particles that result from nuclear reactions and are emitted by stars along with light.…Colombo
(Encyclopedia) Colombo Colombo kəlŭmˈbō [key], largest city (2021 est. metro area pop. 619,000) and former…Hangzhou
(Encyclopedia) HangzhouHangzhouhangˈjōˈ [key] or HangchowHangzhouhăngˈchou [key], city (1994 est. pop. 1,184,300), capital of Zhejiang prov., E China. It is on the Fuchun River at the head of…Space Shuttle Timeline
Overview of two decades of the U.S. shuttle program by Liz Olson 1980s…June Current Events 2023: Disaster News
Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you…gravitation
(Encyclopedia) gravitation, the attractive force existing between any two particles of matter. The term gravitygravity is commonly used synonymously with gravitation, but in correct usage a…Trending
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