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Lysenko, Trofim Denisovich

(Encyclopedia) Lysenko, Trofim DenisovichLysenko, Trofim Denisovichlĭsĕngˈkō, Rus. trəfēmˈ dyĭnyēˈsəvĭch lĭsyĕnˈkə [key], 1898–1976, Russian agronomist. As president of the Lenin All-Union Academy of…

2018 Winter Olympics: Cross-Country Skiing

The sport of the Vikings Source: AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Cross-Country Through the Years Encyclopedia: Skiing Memorable Moments Bjorn Daehlie…

September 2008 Current Events

Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…

2000 Olympics: Event Results - D

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The Periodic Table

See the interactive periodic table. Although some elements, such as gold and iron, have been known to humans since prehistoric times, it wasn't until the 17th century that the first scientific…

2006 Olympics: Speed Skating, Men's

500 meters Times reflected are a combination of two heats with each skater racing once on the inside lane and once on the outside lane.  Time 1Joey Cheek, USA1:09.76 2Dmitry…

Life-Changing Science Discoveries

Try to imagine life without antibiotics. We wouldn’t live nearly as long as we do without them. Here’s a look at some discoveries that have changed the world. It’s impossible to rank their…

Russian History Timeline

From legendary warrior Rurik to Ivan the Great by David Johnson   862 882 988 1169 1237 1271 1380 1462 Next Timeline Circa 862 Rurik, a…

2004 Olympics: Judo

MENClass Super-Lightweight (–132 lbs)Tadahiro Nomura, JPN Nestor Khergiani, GEO Khashbaatar Tsagaanbaatar, MGL / Min Ho Choi, KORHalf-Lightweight (143)Masato Uchishiba, JPN …