History
A star with a tail: Stellar streak tells of 30,000 years of history.Length in words:
500
Year published:
2007
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News story about Mira, an unusual star whose tail may lead to discoveries in celestial history. Tags
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Why cities shrink ... and growLength in words:
4,000
Year published:
2007
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Three articles about the shrinkage and recent growth of cities — and how to profit from it. |
Cannabinoids: A Secret HistoryLength in words:
3,000
Year published:
2007
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Historical review of the chemistry discovery and medical applications of cannabinoids, the psychoactive constituent of marijuana. |
Aluminum: Common Metal, Uncommon PastLength in words:
3,300
Year published:
2007
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Historical review of the development of aluminum as a “modern†metal, from its discovery in 1808 through the electrolytic processes devised in 1886. |
