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Astronomy
What is Astronomy?
“Despite all that astronomy has taught us of the Universe, humanity is but a fisherman on the shores of a vast ocean, pondering the mysteries of her depths.” - Ben Lovatt
The word Astronomy itself derives from the Greek words astron, "star" and -nomy from nomos, "law". In the broadest terms, astronomy can be considered the study of celestial objects and other phenomena originating from beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Astronomy is the oldest of the natural sciences, originating in the pre-historical period of human development. Stemming from mythological, astrological and religious practices, humanity's understanding and study of the 'heavens' has changed drastically throughout the ages.
Early astronomy often involved studying the changing position of the Sun against the horizon and the charting of stars (a development that would later lead to the creation of the calendar). It was also used for astrological purposes (a belief that the relative positions of celestial bodies can provide insight about personality, society and natural matters).
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Posted on February 26, 2010 at 1:02 pm in Tech.
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Posted on February 3, 2010 at 12:40 pm in Tech.
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Posted on January 29, 2010 at 1:38 pm in Science.
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(Scientists have found that Killer Whales in the North Atlantic Ocean differ in both diet and genetic makeup. In fact, they’re in the process of splitting into two different species all together.)
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 1:51 pm in Nature.
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(Ten remarkable and groundbreaking surgeries and procedures.)
Posted on January 5, 2010 at 9:18 am in Medicine.
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( Sleek designs, robotic aircraft and next-generation weapons will make the ships of the future the most formidable ever )
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 9:04 am in Tech.
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Posted on December 24, 2009 at 10:36 am in Tech.
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Posted on December 21, 2009 at 1:47 pm in Tech.
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Posted on December 21, 2009 at 1:47 pm in Tech.
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(Now what may be the future of shipping is docked around the corner from Nyhavn at Kvaesthusmolen pier, a bright orange and yellow North Sea supply ship from Norway dubbed "Viking Lady"—the first ship to employ a fuel cell in history.)
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm in Tech.
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(A fierce, feathered raptor might have been terrifying enough to small dinosaurs, lizards, birds and mammals living 128 million years ago, but add venom to its arsenal and the threat would be paralyzing—literally.)
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 1:44 pm in Nature.
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Posted on December 15, 2009 at 11:01 am in Astronomy.
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(Campbell’s monkeys appear to combine the same calls in different ways, using rules of grammar that turn sound into language.)
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 2:53 pm in Nature.
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(Despite recent fluctuations in global temperature year to year, which fueled claims of global cooling, a sustained global warming trend shows no signs of ending.)
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 2:26 pm in Nature.
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(Remarkable footage has been captured of falling Alsomitra vine seeds, which use paper-thin wings to disperse like giant gliders.)
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 8:53 am in Nature.
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