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Science: Profile: Sid Altman

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Sid Altman is a Nobel Prize winning chemist. He won the award in 1989 for his discovery of catalytic RNA. Read some interesting facts about his life and accomplishments.
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American Scientist: Author Interview: Neil De Grasse Tyson

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has made "Popularizing science a personal passion." Tyson's latest book, Origins, is the starting point here for a discussion of dark matter, intelligent life in our solar system, the possibility of...
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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: There Is No Cure for Polio

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This collection uses primary sources to explore the polio epidemic and vaccine.
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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878

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This collection uses primary sources to explore the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878.
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The History of Mathematics: Roemer

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A short biographical sketch of the life and work of Ole Roemer (1652-1719 CE). Identifies his scientific discoveries and contributions in astronomy.

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