Science
Plastic sheet delivers wireless powerLength in words:
550
Year published:
2007
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News story about a sheetlike device that transmits electricity wirelessly, possibly leading to the eventual obsolescence of cords and plugs. |
Checkmate for checkers: Computer program is unbeatable at English draughtsLength in words:
600
Year published:
2007
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News article about a computer program that proved that a perfectly played game of checkers would result in a draw. |
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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Envisioning the Wind: Meteorology Graphics at Weather UndergroundLength in words:
4,200
Year published:
2007
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Feature article about online, print, and T.V. weather graphics, focusing on service provider Weather Underground. |
Imaging the World: The State of Online MappingLength in words:
5,000
Year published:
2007
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Feature article about online mapping technologies, from Yahoo! and Google Maps to government-sponsored sites. |
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. |
