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artificial intelligence

(Encyclopedia) artificial intelligence (AI), the use of computers to model the behavioral aspects of human reasoning and learning. Research in AI is concentrated in some half-dozen areas. In problem…

Hill, Archibald Vivian

(Encyclopedia) Hill, Archibald Vivian, 1886–1977, British physiologist, B.A. Cambridge, 1909. Hill was a professor at Manchester Univ. (1920–23) and University College, London (1923–25) before…

Glyndebourne Festival

(Encyclopedia) Glyndebourne FestivalGlyndebourne Festivalglīnˈdəbərn, glīnˈbôrn [key], opera festival given each summer since 1934 on the estate of John Christie at Glyndebourne, near Lewes, Sussex,…

Haber process

(Encyclopedia) Haber processHaber processhäˈbər [key], commercial process for the synthesis of ammonia, NH3. Pure hydrogen and nitrogen gases are mixed in the appropriate proportion, heated to…

Busch, Adolf

(Encyclopedia) Busch, AdolfBusch, Adolfäˈdôlf b&oobreve;sh [key], 1891–1952, German-Swiss violinist. He studied at the Cologne Conservatory. From 1919 to 1935 he headed outstanding chamber music…

Jeopardy! Turns 30!

"America's Favorite Quiz Show" celebrates its 50th year on television. by Catherine McNiff Related Links Top Syndicated TV ShowsThe Top 10 TV Shows of the CenturyBiography of Alex Trebek…

Landau, Lev Davidovich

(Encyclopedia) Landau, Lev DavidovichLandau, Lev Davidovichlyĕf dəvēˈdəvĭch ləndouˈ [key], 1908–68, Soviet physicist, b. Baku, Azerbaijan. A child prodigy in mathematics, he entered Baku Univ. at 14…

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

(Encyclopedia) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, founded 1895; the Cincinnati Orchestra (est. 1872) formed the nucleus of the orchestra. Since 1896 its concerts have been held in the 3,516-seat Springer…