Articles related to "Sputnik"

The space age began with the October 4, 1957 launch of the first Russian space satellite. Other Sputnik satellites and the first US Explorer satellite soon followed.

Scholarly publishing does not happen in a vacuum but is highly influenced by world events. Find out how the launch of Sputnik indirectly supported university presses.

The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.

Newly discovered cell-sized viruses have an infecting satellite virus, with implications for viruses as life forms, cell origins, the cause of disease and its treatment.

GM and Ford are celebrating the 50th anniversary of two of their classic cars, the 1957 Bel Air and the 1957 Fairlane, both of which reflected the boldness of the year.

Russia recently unveiled a new monument honoring the first dog in space. Laika the dog was the first to successfully orbit the earth before succumbing to heat and stress.

A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

What is the appropriate amount of school homework? The answer to this has more to do with the social climate of the times than with true educational needs of children.

Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.

The Japanese author of "Kafka on the Shore", "Sputnik Sweetheart", and "A Wild Sheep Chase" offers a coming-of-age tale and the impossible romance of Toru and Naoko.

The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.

This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.

Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.

Singer/songwriter JJ Heller recently spent time ministering to women at Remuda Ranch during chapel services held at the renowned eating disorder treatment facility.

Learn how to get started in building and flying rockets. Model rockets are safe, fun, and educational.

Neil Armstrong commanded Apollo 11, the first manned spacecraft to visit the moon.

Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work

The Avro Arrow, built by AV Roe Canada was a high performance delta-wing interceptor. It represented the culmination of a design study that began in 1953.

Pro wrestling in the 1950's - 80's existed as a collection of territories, each of which had unique champions, personalities, and styles

Starting the assignment with a list of focus questions will enable students to narrow research and develop specific thesis statements for expository history term papers.

Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.

On July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot anywhere other than Earth when he walked out of NASA's Apollo 11 and down onto the surface of the moon.

What is the standard definition of Internet? A quick look at the Internet's origin, it's intended purpose, and it's evolution.

The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) promotes scholarly publishing and furthers members' collaboration to optimize their operations and resources.

Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.

Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America.

Many criticize the Moon landings of the late 60s as extravagant science. But the science that put astronauts on the moon also helped to create the personal computer.

As nonprofit entities, university presses fill a gap in the academic landscape. How do these scholarly publishers compare in terms of title production, sales and goals?

Sci Fi & Fantasy Finds: In a solid follow up to 2007's "The Last Days of Krypton", Anderson explores the internal conflicts of two of comic books' most iconic superheroes

Biography of Isaac Asimov, mid-1950s outstanding American science fiction writer, famous for Foundation Trilogy, Nightfall, among others.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002).

Space tourism has potential to become a fruitful investment and a planetary savior, waiting to be opened to individuals with needs to be served in outer space.

America's graduation rate is 21st out of 27 industrialized countries. Considering its status as world power, where did the US go wrong?

With about 6,000 new titles published each year by more than 5,000 employees in 50 countries worldwide, Oxford University Press is a publishing giant.

Is a stellar catastrophe just around the corner?

Homework is still not widely viewed as a formative assessment. Teachers often give it undue credit for developing responsibility, but we shouldn't grade responsibility.

What is a university press and how can it be distinguished from a commercial publishing house? Find out more about the origins and purpose of university press publishing.