Author: alex.berezow
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Britain Is Now a One-Party System, But That Could Change…
Before the British election in May, political analysts were nearly unanimous in their prophesying: The United Kingdom was entering a new era of politics in which it would be joining the rest of the continent in the chaotic world of multiparty coalition governments. The Conservative-Labour duopoly was declared dead. As is so often the case,…
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Scratched Moles Could Lead to Cancer
It may be wise to take the precaution of protecting your moles from physical injury.
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Frivolous Lawsuits over ‘Wi-Fi Sickness’
Much fuss has been made over the years in regard to tort reform. Creating a medical court system would be a great way to start.
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Great Theologian Quotes on Science
Theologians past and present have found science to be illuminating rather than threatening, undermining the widespread notion of a “war” between science and religion.
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Punish and Reform the EPA
EPA says it focuses on environmental protection. The Animas River disaster shows that it is more concerned with protecting itself.
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Simple Robots Evolve to Become Cooperative
Robots that were programmed only with basic primal instincts and genetic mechanisms, over time and in the presence of selective pressure, evolved to cooperate.
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‘Pro-Science’ Democrats Reject Biotechnology
On the needlessly hot-button issue of genetic modification, Democrats sided with fearmongers and organic foodies, while Republicans sided with the medical and scientific mainstream.
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The Oyster’s Gem: As the Pearl Turns
A pearl forms in response to tissue damage. But how?
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Policies to Mitigate Climate Change Could Increase Global Hunger
All policies bear costs and unintended consequences.
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Rare Weather Patterns Can Trigger Tsunamis
The meteotsunamis, some as high as 3 meters (10 feet), hit coastal areas all over Europe.