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Category: Science & Mathematics


Highlighting global events relating to the sciences and mathematics.

Science and math is a heavy-duty category covering a lot of ground. It focuses on the sciences, including but not limited to astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, anthropology, engineering, and mathematics.

Pluto Discovered (1930): February 18

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Pluto was discovered on February 18, 1930. The search for it was inspired by Percival Lowell, a man ridiculed for his belief in Martians. The discovery is explained by astronomer and author Ken Croswell i...

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Diesel Engine Day (1893): February 23

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On February 23, 1893 Rudolph Diesel received a patent for the diesel engine. Born in Paris to Bavarian parents, he created the first engine to use fuel oil rather than water or gasoline. It took him two y...

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NGO, World Non-Government Organization Day...

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An NGO is any organization that it is citizen based, independent from government influence and is not-for-profit. Doctors without Borders is one well known example. An NGO can be large or a small grassroo...

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Science Day, Ntl.(IN)(1928): February 28

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In 1986 the government of India designated February 28 each year as National Science Day to celebrate Sir CV Raman’s 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for the Raman Effect. The effect was announced on February...

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Prime Meridian Day (1884): November 1

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Prime Meridian Day marks the creation of modern time zones and longitude measurements at the International Meridian Conference in Washington DC in October 1884. November 1 is when the new measurements wen...

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Look for Circles Day: November 2

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TED Conference (US-TX): November 2-5

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Moon-New: November 4

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The New Moon occurs when the Moon and the Sun have the same elliptical longitude. This happens when the moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth we usually cannot see it. The New M...

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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness &...

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Helping doctors and patients navigate the complexities of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology, Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) help make sure the right tool is used to keep you healthy. Nati...

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Marooned Without A Compass Day: November 6

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Marooned Without a Compass Day is a day devoted to the unfortunate souls that have gotten marooned on a desolate island. Marooned without a knife, tools and matches sounds even worse. At least navigation...

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Radiologic Technology Week (1895): Novembe...

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Radiologic Technology Week commemorates the discovery of x-ray technology November 8, 1895 by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. The x-ray has become one of the most reliable tools for medical diag...

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Week of Science & Peace, Intl.: November 7...

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X-ray Day (1895): November 8

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November 8, 1895, Wurzburg, Germany physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923) made the invisible, visible by observing the first x-ray image. Like many of history's great inventions, this was an accide...

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Science Day for Peace and Development, Wor...

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World Science Day for Peace and Development is a UNESCO campaign that demonstrates the importance of science to everyday life. It highlights scientific developments and the role of the scientists play in...

January

Moon-1st Quarter: November 11

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs 7 days after the New Moon.

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Geography Awareness Week, Ntl.: November 1...

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National Geography Awareness Week celebrates, geography, maps and the natural world. The awareness Week was established in 1987 through a presidential proclamation. It has been held every year since with...

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GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day:...

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Education Support Professionals Day is observed on the Wednesday of the American Education Week and honors the employees of the school system. To show appreciation, students give gifts and flowers to scho...

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Moon-Full: November 19

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Fibonacci Day, Intl.: November 23

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Moon-3rd Quarter: November 27

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Today is the 3rd Quarter of the Moon, meaning it is half way between the Full Moon and New Moon.

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