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Harvey D. Tananbaum, who assisted with the Einstein satellite project, will replace Giacconi when the celebrated astrophysicist begins his new job in September, Cornell said...

Author: By Elizabeth Mcconnell, | Title: Giacconi Leaves Smithsonian For NASA Astrophysics Job | 7/3/1981 | See Source »

Some scientists matter-of-factly dismiss the problem of creation. Says Harvey Tananbaum, an X-ray astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory: "That first instant of creation is not relevant as long as we do not have the laws to begin to understand it. It is a question for philosophers and religionists, not for scientists." Adds Geoffrey Burbidge, director of Kitt Peak National Observatory: "Principles and concepts cannot be measured. A question like 'Who imposed the order?' is metaphysical." Still, virtually everyone -both scientists and laymen-is taken by the sheer unthinkable opacity of the creation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: In the Beginning: God and Science | 2/5/1979 | See Source »

...Marjorie Tananbaum Washington...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Dec. 12, 1977 | 12/12/1977 | See Source »

Died. Martin Tananbaum, 54, textile magnate who developed Yonkers Raceway into one of the world's largest harness-racing tracks; of a heart attack; in Manhattan. Tananbaum and two brothers bought Yonkers Raceway in 1956. As president, he added a clubhouse and pioneered new stakes races. Yonkers became the first harness track to handle more than $3,000,000 in one night (1962), and by 1969 the yearly handle was up from $140 million to $314 million, a world's record...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Apr. 6, 1970 | 4/6/1970 | See Source »

Rituals and Taboos. They are all part of the New York art scene - an open-minded society. Said Louis Tananbaum, a Wall Street stockbroker who was making the rounds of the galleries last Saturday with his wife Linda...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Galleries: How to Attend an Opening | 2/14/1969 | See Source »

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