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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.
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Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) help doctors and patients navigate the complexities of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology to ensure the right tool is used to keep you healthy. National Med...
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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track th...
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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 seven days after the New Moo...
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The New Moon occurs when the moon and the sun have the exact elliptical longitude. The moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth, we usually cannot see it. The New Moon is considere...
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Today is the third quarter of the moon, meaning it is halfway between the full moon and the new moon.
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One Health Day, created in 2016, is an international campaign coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other global health bodies, is observed annually on November 3rd. This...
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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 measures went...
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Radiologic Technology Week commemorates the discovery of x-ray technology on November 8, 1895, by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. The x-ray has become one of the most reliable medical diagnostic...
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Red Planet Day marks the anniversary of the launch of the Mariner 4 spacecraft on November 28, 1964. The fourth attempt, Mariner 4, would go on to create the first successful flyby of the planet Mars. Fro...
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Retinol Day was created by RoC® Skincare in 2021. Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has a storied history in the cosmetics industry, emerging as one of the most revered ingredients in skincare for its anti-ag...
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World Science Day for Peace and Development is a UNESCO campaign demonstrating science's importance to everyday life. It highlights scientific developments and the role scientists play in life.
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MGA Entertainment, a major player in the children's entertainment and toy industry, created STEM Day inn 2015 to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. This annual und...
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World Sustainable Transport Day focuses on the role of transport and transit corridors in sustainable development, the need for cooperation among all transport modes by highlighting the significance of in...
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The United Nations supports the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Chemical Warfare, and its goal is to promote peace, security, and multilateralism. All sides used chemical weapons extensive...
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International Week of Science and Peace began in 1986 as part of the International Year of Peace. Based on the success of the 1986 observance, the organizers continued their efforts in successive years....
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November 8, 1895, in 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 acc...
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HERITAGE, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ART: MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Museums and Galleries Month is a national celebration that honors the country’s rich cultural heritage and the vital rol...
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NATIONAL NON-GMO MONTH: PROMOTING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF GENETIC MODIFICATION Every October, the United States observes National Non-GMO Month. This crucial initiative is not just about raising...
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LISTEN UP! IT'S NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR HEARING MONTH Every October, the United States observes National Protect Your Hearing Month, an initiative led by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Commun...
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October is STEM Mentoring Month! The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field is rich with possibilities, and mentoring relationships give young people greater freedom and opportunit...