July/August 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

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June 17, 2025, 1:00 PM

• •Particle annihilation research.
• •Debate over congressional oversight of science funding.
• •Development of accurate missiles.
• •Construction of a nonmagnetic research vessel.
• •The wasteful practice of discarding oil well gas.
• •Analysis of toxic substances in cigar smoke.
• •An account of a swordfish attack.

This article from July/August 1975 explores several scientific and technological developments. It discusses research on particle annihilation and debates over government funding for scientific research. Additionally, it covers the development of accurate missiles and the construction of a nonmagnetic research vessel. The article also highlights the waste of oil well gas, the toxic components of cigar smoke, and a swordfish attack.

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