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Heymans

American  
[hahy-muhnz, ey-mahns] / ˈhaɪ mənz, eɪˈmɑ̃s /

noun

  1. Corneille 1892–1968, Belgian physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1938.


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"The next best thing is a colander," Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans said - or any household object with small holes.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

"People in England are worried about having to find a clear view of the western horizon," said Astronomer Royal for Scotland Prof Catherine Heymans.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"Solar eclipses happen every couple of years but a total eclipse is very rare and we are a stone's throw away from it," Heymans said.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"What you're looking for with an aurora is a shimmery, silvery cloud," says Heymans.

From BBC Feb. 14, 2026

But when on the following Sunday, on the farm of Mr. Heymans, not far from Slabbert's Nek, I again saw a congregation before me, I once more completely regained my serenity of mind.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by J. D. (John Daniel) Kestell

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