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Lise Meitner: Life, Findings and Legacy

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Lise Meitner was a pioneering physicist who studied radioactivity and nuclear physics. She was part of a team that discovered nuclear fission — a term she coined — but she was overlooked in 1945 when her colleague Otto Hahn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. She has been called the "mother of the atomic bomb," even though she did not directly have anything to do with its development. Element No. 109, meitnerium, was named in her honor.
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Rachel Carson: Life, Discoveries and Legacy

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Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson is hailed as one of the most important conservationists in history and is recognized as the mother of modern environmentalism. She challenged the use of man-made chemicals, and her research led to the nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides. Her environmental movement also eventually led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to the National Women's Museum.
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Facts About the JFK Assassination

John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. The official investigation found that Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone, shot Kennedy from a warehouse window overlooking the president's motorcade route. Nevertheless, conspiracy theorists have speculated over the years that the full story has not been told. Some believe that classified documents held by the National Archives may identify the "real" killer of the president.
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Chinese New Year: Customs & Traditions

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The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year — and more commonly known as the Spring Festival (Chūnjié) in China —has become one of the world's top five most celebrated festivals. It isn't just celebrated in China. Other East Asian and Southeast Asian countries — such as Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Mauritius and the Philippines — celebrate, as well. It is also popular in Chinatowns around the world. In fact, Chinese New Year celebrations tak...

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5 tips for your new Nest Thermostat

Is a Nest Thermostat ($94.00 at Amazon.com) your new smart home device? Here are some features you may not know about that can make it even more useful, from voice control and lowering your home's humidity to saving money on heating and cooling.
1. Control your Nest Thermostat with your voice
There's no need to get up to adjust your Nest. You can control it using voice commands with most home hubs, including Amazon's Alexa speakers or the Google Home ($129.00 at Lowes.com). Here's how to set ...

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5 great apps for new runners

If learning how to run is on your list of New Year's resolutions, you may need a little help. Here are the best apps to give your dreams of becoming a runner a real boost.
Do you need them all? Probably not, but each one has unique features that make them worth checking out.
A good running app can help you keep track of your progress, connect you with a supportive running community and monitor your breathing, heart rate and more.
Strava is CNET's number one pick for running apps for 2018.
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Get rid of sad memories by filtering your Facebook flashbacks

Facebook On This Day flashbacks are a great reminder of fun times gone by, but they can also be a shot to the heart. If you've had loved ones pass on, friendships die or relationships that are hard to look back on, flashbacks may be more painful than fun. The good new is you can filter the On This Day app to only remind you of the good times.
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Choosing exactly what you see on On This Day is pretty simple using the Facebook app.
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How often should you clean your fridge? Here's the answer

Cleaning the fridge is a dreaded task, but it needs to be spotless since it's storing your food, right? Of course. So how often does it need to be cleaned to meet these standards? Well, it depends how deep a clean we're talking about.
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A good rule of thumb is to be diligent every day to prevent cross contamination and just ickiness in general. Wipe up any spills that occur right away with a cloth moistened with food-safe antibacterial spray.
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How to get better sleep in 2018

Technology in the bedroom is a double-edged sword, according to Jerald H. Simmons, MD, triple board certified in neurology, epilepsy and sleep medicine and founding director of Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associates. Using devices or watching television right before bed can lead to insomnia, limit your total sleep time and play havoc on your sleep cycle. On the other hand, certain tech can create a soothing environment and help transition you into a better night's sleep.
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What Makeup to Wear for Summer

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The battle against chapped and dry skin from blustery weather may be over, but the unique skin challenges that summer brings is just beginning. Summer makeup has to have duel purposes. It must protect, last through sweating jags and still look light and fresh. There are certain products on the market that can do all three without costing too much. You may be surprised at how simple looking good and taking care of your skin ...

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Sprains: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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A sprain happens when the ligaments of the body become stretched or torn. A ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that connects the bones at a joint. This is why sprains are localized around joints such as ankles, knees and shoulders.
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Normally, the ligament can expand and snap back into place when a person moves. Sometimes, though, the ligament is pushed beyond its normal capabilities and causes a sprain. Any joint can be affected by a sprain if the ligament is suddenly ...

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The Five (and More) Senses

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Humans have five basic senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. The sensing organs associated with each sense send information to the brain to help us understand and perceive the world around us. People also have other senses in addition to the basic five. Here's how they work.
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Touch is thought to be the first sense that humans develop, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Touch consists of several distinct sensations communicated to the brain through specia...

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