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B R _ Journey on the Paper 3 MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE — Physics and Astronomy 1900: The Milky Way galaxy (星系) (including some unexplained nebular clouds (星云)) is the known universe. Newton’s laws explain the physical world. Matter is composed of atoms. B R _ Journey on the Paper 4 Today: The Milky Way is just one galaxy among countless millions we have observed in the universe. There is no set of laws that explains all phenomena in the physical world, although there are many theories. Atoms are composed of many subatomic particles, all of which derive from (来自于) energy. MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE — Physics and Astronomy Today: Mental illness can be treated with a range of therapies (治疗) and medications. We know a great deal about the chemistry and the parts of the brain that control our behavior and thoughts. B R _ Journey on the Paper 5 RESEARCH INTO OURSELVES — Human Behavior 1900: There is no cure for the mentally ill, who are confined to insane asylums (精神病院). “Mind” and “body” are thought of as two separate things. B R _ Journey on the Paper 6 FASTER, CLOSER, BETTER — Technology 1900: The only way to view the Olympic Games in Paris is in person. News about the Games travels to America via (通过) telegraph and is printed in newspapers. Today: Millions worldwide watch the 2008 Beijing Olympics on television, transmitted instantaneously (瞬间地) by satellite. The news spreads as well by radio, newspaper, and the World Wide Web. B R _ Journey on the Paper 7 ORIGINS — Earth and Life Science 1900: There is no good explanation for catastrophic events such as earthquakes. The Earth is thought to be a mere 50 million years old, and the evolution of species is hotly debated. B R _ Journey on the Paper 8 Today: The plates (板块) that make up the Earth’s crust (地壳) move over time, causing earthquakes and volcanoes. The Earth is known to be 4,500 million years old. The genetic code of DNA, which drives evolution, is better understood every day. ORIGINS — Earth and Life Sc