In 1943, Paul Newman enlisted in the Navy, joining the V-12 program to become a pilot. But when he was discovered to be colorblind, he was sent to basic training where he became a rear-seat radioman and gunner for torpedo bombers.
In May 1945, his unit was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill. But the pilot developed an earache and another crew was sent in their place.
A few days later kamikaze planes attacked Bunker Hill, killing almost 400 onboard. "When you miss something like that because your pilot happened to have an earache..wow!" Paul recalled. "You can't say God is looking after you because He gave your pilot an earache but put the 15 other guys in coffins!"
@fasc1nate 2016 sculpture by artist Karen Newman in honour of Noor Inayat Khan, British-Indian WW2 agent who aided French Resistance and was shot in Dachau. She was honoured in London today for her brave role
We are thrilled to introduce the newly elected MEDI Executive Committee members! @NikkiG_Conshy will Chair the Long Range Planning Committee in 2024 and is the Vice-Chair Elect. @conway_group will take on the role of division Treasurer.
The ACS Women Chemists Committee is proud to announce their ongoing partnership with Merck!
The 2024 WCC Merck Research Award recognizes 8 individuals who will present their work at an awards symposium held during the Fall ACS meeting. A $1500 stipend is provided. Apply today!
I was saddened to hear about the passing of John Madden, at age 85. One the all-time greats, he showed me the ropes during our brief football partnership. He was always kind and delightful. He can now join his former partner, Pat Summerall, in calling Super Bowls in heaven.
Excited to announce the @ACSorganic Mid-Career Investigator Symposium at the San Diego 2022 ACS Meeting! Open to scientists in their 11-20th years. Nominations due August 27. @lamarcau https://t.co/BbtH7qMQyy
Great Plenary lecture this morning by Eva Nogales @NogalesLab on cryo-EM to open the ND3P Symposium @UNLresearch@NSRI_NU, also featuring excellent talks by Eli Lilly's MariJean Eggen @VikingRed317, and UNL BSE's Angie Pannier @apannier2; UNMC's Corey Hopkins @Hopkins_Lab