Stubbornly ahead of his time (chemist Linus Pauling) (Interview)
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Nobel laureate Pauling attributes his success to his extensive knowledge about empirical chemistry, mathematics and physics. The scientist who helped develop the basics of modern chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology discusses his background and accomplishments.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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The big thaw; stability of the Antarctic ice remains unclear
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Scientists are engaged in a fierce debate over the stability of the Antarctic ice cap. Some scientists contend that the ice cap melted three million years ago and will likely undergo the same transformation in the future. Another group of scientists disputes this claim.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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The end of clumpiness?
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A map of more than 6,500 galaxies and their voids drawn by four US astronomers at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile shows that the universe is not nearly as crowded as originally thought. The universe seems to be smooth, a theory disputed by some astronomers.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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