January 20

January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 345 days remaining (346 in leap years). In astrology, it is the cusp day, between Aquarius and Capricorn.

Table of contents
1 Events
2 Births
3 Deaths
4 Holidays and observances

Events

Births

Deaths

Holidays and observances


See Also:

January 19 - January 21 - December 20 - February 20 -- listing of all days

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December



In the News

Remote-control Closed System Invented For Inserting Radio-active Atoms
A hands-off process for filling fullerenes with radioactive material is being tested to see if it will produce multi-modality material for better imaging and targeting of treatment of brain tumors.

Environmentally Safer Catalyst Proves More Active In Hydrogen Producti
Ohio State University engineers have developed a chemical catalyst that increases hydrogen production without using a toxic metal common to other catalysts. Though the new catalyst is still in the early stages of testing, it could represent an important step toward using the nation's coal supply to power alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.

Nanoparticle protects oil in foods from oxidation, spoilage
Using a nanoparticle from corn, a scientist has found a way to lengthen the shelf life of many food products and sustain their health benefits.

New Cause Of Blindness Discovered
Scientists found evidence for blindness associated with a gene involved in retinal pH regulation. Their characterization of a mouse model with a targeted disruption of the Slc4a3 gene has revealed a new cause of blindness.

Uncovering Natural Products From Mystery 'Orphan Genes'
Microorganisms have a proven track record for producing powerful molecules useful in antibiotics, as anticancer agents, and in treating human diseases.

Rants: Giving Gifts and Li'l Lit
Readers add a few suggestions to the Luddite's holiday list and a teacher finds inspiration in just six words. Plus: Links to our most popular blogs.

Wired Redesign: Change Is Good
The magazine gets a face lift. Here's a rundown on what's changed, and what hasn't.

'Locavores' Dine on Regional Chow
When a group of Earth-conscious gastronomes gather for a holiday meal made only from ingredients produced within 100 miles of the home, the constraints of the task birth some creative results. By Paul Adams. Plus:Gallery: Geekiest Thanksgiving Cooking GearBook excerpt: Deal With Turkey Day Disasters

Lenovo's Newest Netbook Is a Reserved Reboot
The Lenovo S10-2 makes a few minor improvements on the S10 (one of the best netbooks we've tested -- ever) and puts the finishing touches on a device that's just shy of perfect.


Visual Challenge for 'Alice in Wonderland': Make You Believe 'World of
Star Warsveteran and all-around effects guru Ken Ralston brings work on The Polar Expressand Beowulfto Tim Burton's madcap 3-D version of Alice in Wonderland. The VFX team uses a grab bag of digital tricks to bring Burton's vision to the screen, but ditched motion capture because it was "boring."





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