Based on the results of this research, Marie Curie received her Doctorate of Science, and in 1903 Marie and Pierre shared with Becquerel the Nobel Prize for Physics for the discovery of radioactivity.
Replies listed the names of well-known polyglots, such as Giuseppe Mezzofanti, an 18th century cardinal. Then, in 2003, Hudson received an unexpected reply to his email from someone who had belatedly come across his question.
In rare cases, patients who receive the contrast material have an allergic reaction. Contrast material also causes water loss and is avoided when scanning patients who suffer from kidney failure.
In some cases, physicians request that pictures be taken both before and after the contrast material enters the patient's body. Patients who receive contrast material in the arm often report feeling a warm sensation.
Chajnantor's receivers will be built specifically to collect this precious microwave radiation and help astronomers understand one of science's last major cosmological mysteries: the structured, solid nature of the cosmos.
The construction of 64 such telescopes on a vast, adjustable grid of tracks covering 40 square km is daunting. The combined collecting surface of the receivers will measure 6.000 square metres, the size of a football pitch.
To vary the angle of the dish, it will be mounted on an elevation structure, beneath which will be a rotating structure. This will move smoothly around on the steel base, the cylindrical platform for the receiver.
The dish will direct the radio waves down into the heart of the receiver, where signals from deep space can be amplified, recorded and analysed. To compensate for the rotation of the Earth, it will need to be fully steerable.
Each Alma receiver will consist of a transportable structure supporting a dish measuring 10 metres in diameter. Extending outwards from the smooth metal surface of the dish will be 3 support arms that hold a sub-reflector.
It sounds extraordinary. Nevertheless, the European Southern Observatory has committed itself to begin building an array of giant microwave receivers on Chajnantor.
Another way to gather information would be to transport a vessel to and from the planet. The technology exists to do this, but at 20 light years from the Earth, it would take 200 years for astronomers to receive the result.
Most of Pakistani land is semi-arid, arid or hyper-arid; 60% of the land receives less than 250mm of rainfall. This could get worse with climate change.
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Plants in American desert or desert-like areas have evolved to make the most of their challenging environment. In the spring, when they receive moisture, they spring into action.
Most spec projects never see the light of day. Here's a notable, wonderful exception. Italian designer Marco Sodan received global praise for his creative pixelation of famous paintings remade with Lego.
Most spec projects never see the light of day. Here's a notable, wonderful exception. Italian designer Marco Sodan received global praise for his creative pixelation of famous paintings remade with Lego.
If a statue of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; 1 front leg up, the person died from wounds received in battle; all 4 legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
When Judson Laipply uploaded his Evolution of Dance to YouTube, the clip received 70 million views in under 8 months. Now, there are several new updates of the video available, and each is earning Laipply millions of hits.
When Judson Laipply uploaded his Evolution of Dance to YouTube, the clip received 70 million views in under 8 months. Now, there are several new updates of the video available, and each is earning Laipply millions of hits.
When Judson Laipply uploaded his Evolution of Dance to YouTube, the clip received 70 million views in under 8 months. Now, there are several new updates of the video available, and each is earning Laipply millions of hits.
Once considered among the best players in the game, Alex Rodriguez received a far stiffer penalty than the others cited for doping by baseball, who all accepted 50-game suspensions, effectively ending their 2013 seasons.