Minting for 225 Years
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
A post to celebrate the 225 year history of the United States Mint.
Posted in: Business, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History
Archive: May 2017 (5 Posts)
On the Subject (Heading) of Bourbon Whiskey
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Today’s post is guest authored by Michelle Cadoree Bradley, a Science Reference Specialist in the Library’s Science, Technology, and Business Division who has previously written – Rise of the Broom Brigade and Marie Curie: A Gift of Radium. Is it Bourbon or is it Whiskey? “Not all whiskey is bourbon, but all bourbon is whiskey,” …
Posted in: Cookbooks and Food, Science
“It cannot but prove useful” – Moreau’s Trade of Great Britain with all Parts of the World
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
While working on a new research guide, I ran across references for what looked to be an interesting book – State of the Trade of Great Britain with all Parts of the World by CeĢsar Moreau. Because I wasn’t looking too closely at the record, I initially thought it was a book, but it turned …
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Space Ethics: Ethical Implications of Commercial Space Projects: May 10th Lecture by Christopher Ketcham, Ph.D.
Posted by: Angel Vu
This post was authored by Tomoko Y. Steen, Ph.D., Science Reference & Research Specialist in the Science, Technology and Business Division of the Library of Congress. On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Dr. Christopher Ketcham will discuss the need to balance the economic value of commercial ventures with safety and ethical concerns for life on Earth …
Posted in: Aeronautics/Astronautics, Astronomy/Mathematics, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos, Science, Travel
Finding NEEMO at LC: Dr. Kelsey Young to Speak May 4 about NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations
Posted by: Angel Vu
This post was authored by Stephanie Marcus, Science Reference Librarian in the Science, Technology, and Business Division. The Science, Technology and Business Division is presenting “NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO): Preparing Astronauts for Space Exploration” with Dr. Kelsey Young in the Pickford Theater, third floor, Madison Building, Library of Congress, on Thursday, May 4, …
Posted in: Aeronautics/Astronautics, Astronomy/Mathematics, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos, Science