July Gallery

Computer screen showing a human genetic sequence

DNA sequencing. Computer screen showing a sequence of base pairs forming part of the human genetic code. The three billion base pairs that form the genetic code of human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) are collectively known as the human genome. Each of the coloured bands represents the position of one of the four nucleotide bases that form the code. As each person's genetic code is unique this sequence is called a DNA fingerprint. Photographed at the Joint Genome Project (JGI), part of the Human Genome Project, in Walnut Creek, California, USA

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Cutty-Sark/Saint-Malo

The Norwegian three-master "Sorlandet", arrives 20 July 1999 in Saint-Malo to take part 24 July in the "Cutty Sark", race for tall ships between Saint-Malo and Aalborg (Denmark). (IMAGE NUMERIQUE) / AFP PHOTO / MARCEL MOCHET

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Building, City, Race, Sailboat, Square

The BOAC Comet 4 beat the much publicised Pan American Airways Boeing 707 in setting

The BOAC Comet 4 beat the much publicised Pan American Airways Boeing 707 in setting up the first transatlantic jet service, with clearance gained from Idlewild airport, New York, the Comet 4 set up aviation history from London airport (pictured). Simultaneously a Comet 4 from New York took off to set a double way crossing.
4th October 1958

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