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Selected Mathematicians and Statisticians

René Descartes See also Notable Women Scientists People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Branches of Mathematics Development of Mathematics Factors and Fractions…

Pluto, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia) Pluto, in astronomy, a dwarf planet and the first Kuiper belt, or transneptunian, object (see comet) to be discovered (1930) by astronomers. Pluto has an elliptical orbit usually lying…

South African literature

(Encyclopedia) South African literature, literary works written in South Africa or written by South Africans living in other countries. Populated by diverse ethnic and language groups, South Africa…

U.S. Military Leaders

Douglas MacArthur See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Military Personnel Veterans Memorial Day Veterans Day America's Wars: U.S. Casualties and…

Selected Biographies: R

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The Coretta Scott King Award

For African-American authors and illustrators whose books promote the contributions to the American dream; given by the American Library Association. A separate award…

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Bobby Rahal Jack Ramsay Bill Rassmussen Willis Reed Pee Wee Reese Mary Lou Retton Butch Reynolds Manon Rheaume Grantland Rice Jerry Rice Henri Richard…

Roundup of Recent Science Discoveries, 2005

—By Borgna BrunnerOmo Is Oldest In 2003 the dating of an Ethiopian Homo sapiens fossil, “Herto Man,” was hailed as a milestone in paleoanthropology. At 160,000 years old, Herto Man was a full 50…

Everest Timeline

A chronology of the world's highest peak by Borgna Brunner   1852–1920 1921–1953 1955–1978 1996–Present 1852 The Great Trigonometrical Survey of India…