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Atmospheric ionization and cosmic rays: studies and measurements before 1912
The discovery of cosmic rays, a milestone in science, was based on the work
by scientists in Europe and the New World and took place during a period
characterised by nationalism and lack of communication. Many scientists that
took part in this research a century ago were intrigued by the penetrating
radiation and tried to understand the origin of it. Several important
contributions to the discovery of the origin of cosmic rays have been
forgotten; historical, political and personal facts might have contributed to
their substantial disappearance from the history of science.Comment: Presented at the conference "100 Years Cosmic Ray Physics -
Anniversary of the V.F. Hess Discovery"; 6 - 8 August, Bad Saarow/Pieskow,
Germany (the place where Hess landed 7th Aug 1912 after discovery
If It Were Only that Simple
Reading “Disaster Capitalism,” one would think that the current dire situation in Iraq and the lingering effects of Hurricane Katrina are all because of an emphasis on “small” government, privatization, and partnerships with the business sector. If only it were that simple
Will Refuge Continue to be Elusive
According to U.N. estimates, if current trends continue, the number of Iraqi asylum seekers by year-end could reach between 40,000 to 50,000. The influx of Iraqis into states such as Syria and Jordan also threatens to be a destabilizing force in those countries. Therefore, it is unreasonable to expect these states to individually cope with migration flows of this magnitude
Selected geologic information from drill holes in northeastern Iowa
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