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Evidence leading to the hypothesis of a double supernova, however, was collected by Kirshner and his co-workers while examining the remnant of an ancient explosion, which took place more than 4000 years ago. Astronomical observers uncover about 20 of such stellar fossils, which are less useful than phenomena occuring...

Author: By Rebecca A. Jeschke, | Title: Cosmic Conflagrations | 1/20/1989 | See Source »

"Most complaints came from litigants who had lost," said Edwards. "There were an increased number of frivolous complaints that increased the work of the chief judge and did not appear to help uncover judiciary misdemeanors. The [legislation] is a classic example of how Congress, while trying to remedy one set...

Author: By Samantha L. Heller, | Title: Judge: Courts Need Autonomy | 10/28/1988 | See Source »

The readiest child of the week was the schoolgirl swimmer Janet Evans, 17, winsome, lithesome and as single-minded as a shark. She ditched the homework she brought from California, but plans to offer the excuse that she had to sing The Star-Spangled Banner three times. After so many...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Winners All! | 10/3/1988 | See Source »

The unearthing of the "Lord of Sipan," as the warrior-priest was named by Alva's team, was the culmination of a circuitous -- and bloody -- series of events. As is often the case in Peru, energetic and astute huaqueros, or grave robbers, were the first to uncover the riches of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: The Secrets of A Moche Lord | 9/26/1988 | See Source »

Rossiaud's study is one of a growing number of works on the role of prostitutes in history, and he uses an impressive and exhaustive study of ancient French archives to show how prostitution came to be in medieval France. The author has clearly spent a considerable amount of time...

Author: By Katherine E. Bliss, | Title: The Politics of Medieval Prostitution | 7/29/1988 | See Source »

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