Slaying the "age paradox."(age of the universe relative to the stars)
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Satellite feeds gathered from Hipparcos revealed that globular clusters may be younger than the universe, with only about 9-10 billion years of existence. The ages of subdwarfs are determined by comparing parallax measurements and star brightness.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Research, Usage, Artificial satellites, Satellites (Spacecraft), Cosmology, Stars
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Suburban amber
Article Abstract:
Amber can still be found in suburban areas such as New Jersey. They provide information on flora and ecological events that span centuries. Unfortunately, commercial and residential development are limiting the number of prime amber sites.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Appreciation, Amber
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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