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oganesson
Oganesson is a synthetic chemical element; it has symbol Og and atomic number 118. It was first synthesized in 2002 at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna, near Moscow, Russia, by a joint team of Russian and American scientists. In December 2015, it was recognized as one of four new elements by the Joint Working Party of the international scientific bodies IUPAC and IUPAP. It was formally named on 28 November 2016. The name honors the nuclear physicist Yuri Oganessian, who played a leading role in the discovery of the heaviest elements in the periodic table.
Lydnevi
Lydnevi is a fictional North Slavic language created in 2002 by the Czech linguist Libor Sztemon.
World Press Freedom Index
reporters Without Borders assessment of countries' press freedom
Excavata
thumb|Three types of excavate cells. Top: Jakobida, 1-nucleus, 2-anterior flagellum, 3-ventral/posterior flagellum, 4-ventral feeding groove. Middle: [[Euglenozoa, 1-nucleus, 2-flagellar pocket/reservoir, 3-dorsal/anterior flagellum, 4-ventral/posterior flagellum, 5-cytostome/feeding apparatus. Bottom: Metamonada, 1-anterior flagella, 2-parabasal body, 3-undulating membrane, 4-posterior flagellum, 5-nucleus, 6-axostyle.]]
Venedic
naturalistic constructed language
eBird
eBird is an online database of bird observations providing scientists, researchers and amateur naturalists with real-time data about bird distribution and abundance. Originally restricted to sightings from the Western Hemisphere, the project expanded to include New Zealand in 2008, and to cover the whole world in June 2010. eBird has been described as an ambitious example of enlisting amateurs to gather data on biodiversity for use in science.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet
'''AMD Cool'n'Quiet''' is a CPU dynamic frequency scaling and power saving technology introduced by AMD with its Athlon XP processor line. It works by reducing the processor's clock rate and voltage when the processor is idle. The aim of this technology is to reduce overall power consumption and lower heat generation, allowing for slower (thus quieter) cooling fan operation. The objectives of cooler and quieter result in the name Cool'n'Quiet. The technology is similar to Intel's SpeedStep and AMD's own PowerNow!, which were developed with the aim of increasing laptop battery life by reducing
WWE Brand Extension
era of professional wrestling
HD Radio
digital radio technology
China Compulsory Certificate
certification mark
Porn star martini
passion-fruit-flavored cocktail made with vanilla-flavoured vodka, Passoã, passion fruit juice and lime juice
OraQuick
OraQuick is an at-home HIV test manufactured by Orasure Technologies that was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use by medical professionals in 2002 and for at-home use in 2012. It is one of only two at-home HIV tests available. OraQuick can be purchased by anyone above aged 17 over-the-counter at any major retail stores or online.