Discussion on the pathology of phthisis pulmonalis.
A dissertation on the varied direction of the fibres of the muscles, and on the effects of this upon the movements of the body : with an appendix ... / by Alex. Monro.
Edinburgh, 18th Dec. 1889. At a meeting of the Faculty of Advocates, held this day, the Dean moved, and it was unanimously agreed : "That a Committee be appointed for the purpose of considering whether the Faculty should place themselves in communica
Ein eigentumlich verlaufender Fall von Phthisis Pulmonum : Inaugural-Dissertation ... / vorgelegt von Carlos Kraemer.
Epitome of the laws affecting health now in force in this country / compiled for the use of the general public by J.V. Vesey Fitzgerald.
This State Just Became the First to Restrict Transgender Student Athletes' Participation
Idaho became the first state in the country to prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls' school sports after Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, signed the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" into law Tuesday.
This Date in Bruins History: B's get revenge vs. Flyers with 2011 sweep
The Boston Bruins didn't take long to put the painful memory of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind them.
This Date in Bruins History: B's earn thrilling OT wins vs. Leafs, Canadiens
Few things in sports are better than overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and May 8 has seen the Boston Bruins play in a couple memorable games that required bonus hockey.
To Show That Elections Matter, This Teacher Is Running for Office
In a civics lesson come to life, this Missouri high school government teacher is running for state legislature.
Forget Black Booties, Amal Clooney and J.Lo Are Wearing This Weather-Resistant Boot Trend Instead
This is the Only Jacket I’ll Be Living in This Winter
Of Course Katie Holmes Found This Year’s Coziest Winter Boot
HP's COVID-19 Response: There Should Be an Award for This
Some of the troubling reports of corporate responses to COVID-19 include forced work in unsafe areas, not enough -- or any -- protection gear, massive layoffs and furloughs, and the sense that a critical mass of well-paid CEOs and politicians don't get that many people live paycheck to paycheck. There are exceptions though, and HP stands out, thanks to HR VP Tracy Keogh and CEO Enrique Lores.
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Calling all foodies: this one's for you!
June 18 was the world’s first Sustainable Gastronomy Day. This begs the questions: 1) What in the world is sustainable gastronomy? 2) Why is it important enough to have a “day” dedicated to it? and 3) Even so, why should I care? What is Sustainable Gastronomy? Gastronomy is sometimes called the art of food. It can also refer to a style of [...]
This Secret Boat Was Built for a WWII Invasion That Never Happened
In 2011, declassified CIA documents shed light on a covert government program dating back to WWII
This U.S. Sub Launched an Attack on a Japanese Train
The USS Barb had an unusual target in its sights in 1945 - one that wasn't even in the water. It was a Japanese supply train on the island of Karafuto
This Tiny Island Was Key for Allied Forces to Secure North Africa
During WWII, Nazi forces were preparing to take the coastal city of Tobruk and tighten their grip on North Africa
This 1812 American Frigate Could Take a Direct Cannon Hit
A British frigate fires on the USS Constitution - but its shots either miss or rebound off its tough oak hull
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On This Scorching-Hot Exoplanet, a Forecast of Molten Iron Rain
Winds on WASP-76b blow gaseous iron into cooler regions, where it condenses and falls to the planet’s surface as liquid
This Fading Star Wasn't on the Brink of Death After All—It Was Just Dusty
After four months of unexpected dimming, the red supergiant star has perked back up, and astronomers may have a new explanation for the fluke
After a Lifetime of Donkey Polo, This Chinese Noblewoman Asked to Be Buried With Her Steeds
New research reveals a Tang Dynasty woman's love for sports—and big-eared, braying equids
An Army of Hungry Ducks Keeps This Historic South African Vineyard Pest-Free
The vineyard deploys a daily bird-based battalion to pluck snails and insects off their plants
This Museum Is Asking People to Remake Famous Artworks With Household Items
The Getty Museum hopes its social media challenge will spark inspiration amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Why This Rare, Huge Ozone Hole Over the Arctic Is Puzzling Scientists
The new wound further diminishes Earth’s protective shield against damaging solar radiation
This Art Campaign Wants You to Participate in the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, Art + Action's "Come to Your Census" project has pivoted from posters and events to social media and online outreach
This Parasitic Worm Is Thriving in Nature, but May Affect Your Sushi Dinner
The worms are 283-times more abundant than they were in the 1970s, which might be a sign of healthy marine ecosystems
This Sound Artist Is Asking People to Record COVID-19 Haikus
Called "Social Distancing, Haiku and You," Alan Nakagawa's project will result in a sound collage that interweaves a multitude of voices
Watch This Giant, Eerie, String-Like Sea Creature Hunt for Food in the Indian Ocean
Researchers shared a video of this massive siphonophore, one of the longest of its kind ever recorded
Take a Virtual Tour of This Belgian Sourdough Library
Sourdough librarian Karl De Smedt has traveled the world to gather more than 120 jars of starters
This Free Game Lets Users Build Their Own Virtual Art Museums
"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations
This NASA Website Shows What the Hubble Telescope Saw on Your Birthday
Explore Washington, D.C. From Home With This Free, Smithsonian Scholar-Led Tour
Narrated by Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Richard Kurin, the 24-part video series blends history with modern mainstays
Join a Smithsonian Entomologist and the Monterey Bay Aquarium for This Beetle-Centric 'Animal Crossing' Livestream
Airing on the aquarium's Twitch channel at 4 p.m. EST today, the two-hour session will focus on the video game's diverse insect population
This Week's Best Livestream Learning Opportunities
From doodle sessions to zoo tours, here's a week of online activities to keep your kids learning during the school shutdown
Check Out These Educational Livestreams This Week
Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation