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Potter phenomenon boosts learning
Jul 20, 2007 |
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The Harry Potter series, which culminates tomorrow in the release of the seventh title Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is boosting children’s interest in reading and stimulating learning, experts say. ...
Harry Potter beats Bush in blogosphere
Dec 01, 2005 |
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Harry Potter and George Bush shared the personality spotlight among bloggers in 2005.
Harry Potter good 'tool' to teach death
Jul 16, 2005 |
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A U.S. expert on childhood grief and mourning says the Harry Potter books provide a great educational opportunity to teach children about death.
Harry and David recall espresso beans
Apr 07, 2008 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of approximately 66,500 bags of Harry and David-brand espresso beans due to a labeling error.
Invisibility undone: Chinese scientists demonstrate how to uncloak an invisible object
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Harry Potter beware! A team of Chinese scientists has developed a way to unmask your invisibility cloak. According to a new paper in the latest issue of Optics Express, the Optical Society's (OSA) open-access journal, certai ...
'Harry Potter' Goes To Space
Nov 24, 2005 |
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"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the new blockbuster movie based on the series of books by J.K. Rowling, is having its space premiere.
Using Superheroes to Teach Physics: College Courses in Sci-Fi
Mar 31, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the more perplexing questions facing science these days is this one: How do we get more young people interested in science? Leading the way are a number of college courses -- that can ...
UH initiative will use 'Harry Potter' to conjure love for science
Apr 20, 2009 |
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Hoping that science will cast a spell on local middle and high school students, a University of Houston team is starting a program that will harness the magical draw of the Harry Potter series to make technical subjects resonate ...
Dinosaur named after Hogwarts School
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 22, 2006 |
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A new dinosaur species -- Dracorex hogwartsia -- named in honor of author J.K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books, went on display Monday in Indianapolis.
Beyond the looking glass...
Aug 13, 2009 |
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While the researchers can't promise delivery to a parallel universe or a school for wizards, books like Pullman's Dark Materials and JK Rowling's Harry Potter are steps closer to reality now that researchers ...
Lots of Magic in the Movies
Dec 13, 2005 |
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With the November release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and this weekend’s opening of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, parents may be debating whether these magic filled films are appropriate viewing for children. ...
Harry and David chili mix soup is recalled
Sep 13, 2007 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide recall of 1,440 bags of Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix.
Strong online sales for new 'Potter' film
Nov 05, 2005 |
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The latest Harry Potter movie is casting a favorable spell for online ticket seller Fandago, which is entering the holiday season with strong sales generated by the young magician.
Harry & David recall nut-containing candy
Apr 16, 2007 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of approximately 2,000 boxes of candies distributed by the Harry & David Operations Corp.
'Mind Gaming' Could Enter Market This Year
Mar 14, 2008 |
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In an adapted version of the Harry Potter video game, players lift boulders and throw lightning bolts using only their minds. Just as physical movement changed the interface of gaming with Nintendo's Wii, ...
