News - Powered by Yahoo NewsUkraine Starts New Chornobyl Sarcophagus Constructio
KYIV, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --On the day of the 26 th anniversary of the nuclear disaster in the town of Chornobyl, Ukraine, the state officials unveil the construction works on a new shelter. It ...
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A coffin for Chernoby
The existing sarcophagus on the Chernobyl nuclear power station has long been insecure. Now a new coffin is intended to ensure that the reactor remains safe for centuries.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:18:30 -0700 -
Relic from tomb of apostle St. Paul is coming to namesake cathedra
A stone from the Roman sarcophagus venerated as that of the early missionary will go on display May 20.
Thu, 10 May 2012 21:13:34 -0700 -
Ukraine Launches Construction of New Sarcophagus around Chernobyl Reacto
Ukraine will launch Thursday the construction of a new sarcophagus around the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl plant. The step aims to secure the zone around the nuclear power station, which is still characterized by high radiation. The construction of the new safety cover is scheduled to be completed in 2015, according to reports of international news agencies. ...
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:27:21 -0700 -
A Mummy Switchero
A mummy that was thought to be one of the ancient god Min's priests is actually the remains of another man.
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:52 -0700 -
King Tut exhibit will set gold standard in Seattl
All that glitters really is gold when you?re an Egyptian pharaoh. Gold sandals, gold statues, gold jewelry. They are some of the 130 artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other Egyptian sites on display starting Thursday at Seattle?s Pacific Science Center.
Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:00 -0700 -
Truth and lies about Chernobyl disaste
On April 26 th , as Russia and Ukraine marked the 26 th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, specialists begin the construction of the new sarcophagus above the 4 th power unit of the station. The new sarcophagus will isolate the destroyed reactor from the environment in 2015.
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:40:23 -0700 -
Howard Carter King Tut Google Logo Pays Homage to Famous Archaeologis
Today's Google Doodle is a tribute to archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered King Tutankhamun?s tomb in 1922. The logo features Carter standing in front of the sarcophagus, amid other ancient Egyptian artifacts excavated from the tomb.
Wed, 09 May 2012 10:30:58 -0700 -
Howard Carter: "Miraculous," Misunderstood Man Behind Google's Gilde
Find out why the "miraculous," misunderstood archaeologist who found King Tut's ancient tomb was honored Wednesday in a modern way.
Wed, 09 May 2012 13:15:28 -0700 -
The Myth About Marriag
Garry Wills Palazzo Massimo alle Terme A Roman sarcophagus depicting a bride and groom (center), 270-280 CE Why do some people who would recognize gay civil unions oppose gay marriage? Certain religious groups want to deny gays the sacredeness of what they take to be a sacrament. But marriage is no sacrament. Some of my fellow Catholics even think that ?true marriage? was instituted by Christ ...
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