Science News for June 8, 1998

Pioneer In Nuclear Medicine Wins Lifetime Award

Henry N. Wagner Jr, a pioneer in nuclear medicine, has been awarded the Cassen Award for his pioneering work on tracking biochemical events within the living body using cyclotron isotopes. His research led to significant discoveries in brain chemistry and addiction, while also informing public health policy on radiation.

SourceJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health·DateJun 8, 1998

Historic New Sky Survey Achieves First Light

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey's unique telescope has achieved first light, demonstrating its capabilities to create a deep, high-resolution, multicolor digital map of the sky. The telescope will incorporate two spectrographs to provide information about the chemical composition and distances of celestial sources.

SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·DateJun 8, 1998

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.