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30 Nov 1994
Ohio State University Radio Observatory |
Ohio State University Radio Observatory (astronomy and space ) The "Big Ear" at the Ohio State University Radio Observatory ends its full-time search for extraterrestrial intelligence radio survey, having run continuously for 22 years, beginning in 1973. |
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30 Nov 1994
Richard P. Binzel |
Richard P. Binzel (astronomy and space ) Richard P. Binzel devizes the original of what will become the Torino Scale for categorizing the impact hazard associated with near-Earth objects. |
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30 Nov 1994
brown dwarf |
brown dwarf (astronomy and space ) The first brown dwarf – Teide 1 – is discovered. |
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30 Nov 1994
Andy Harter |
Andy Harter (computer science) Andy Harter and colleagues devise Virtual Network Computing. |
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30 Nov 1994
Reelin |
Reelin (neuroscience) The RELN gene and Reelin protein are discovered by Gabriella D'Arcangelo and colleagues, solving the mystery behind the formation of "inverted cortical layers" in the brain of reeler mutant mice, and sparking an avalanche of research into the Reelin's role in neurodevelopment. |
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30 Nov 1994
M-theory |
M-theory (physics) M-theory is conjectured by Edward Witten. |
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30 Nov 1994
Elizabeth Loftus |
Elizabeth Loftus (psychology) Elizabeth Loftus describes the "Lost in the mall technique" as a demonstration that confabulations can be created through suggestions to experimental subjects. |
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30 Nov 1994
Turing Award |
Turing Award (awards) Turing Award – Manuel Blum |
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30 Nov 1994
Wollaston Medal for Geology |
Wollaston Medal for Geology (awards) Wollaston Medal for Geology – George P. L. Walker |
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30 Nov 1994
Panthéon, Paris |
Panthéon, Paris (awards) Enshrinement in the Panthéon, Paris – Pierre and Marie Curie |