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...that scientists remain a long way from developing an elixir of youth, however alluring that goal may be. Reporting on his research, Britain's Daily Mail announced that Samani had found the "Peter Pan gene" - a headline that Samani greeted with a weary smile. "Aging and death will remain central to our biology at least for as long as I can foresee," he says...
...Power of Education I was stunned to read Aryn Baker's article "Learning Curve" about how important it is for the U.S. to build schools in Afghanistan, and not see mention of Greg Mortensen or his little NGO, Central Asia Institute, which has been responsible for building 131 schools in the most remote areas of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan [Jan. 25]. This modest American nurse has virtually single-handedly (and single-mindedly) brought education to people who have been overlooked by the rest of the world. If anyone deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, it is Greg Mortensen. Jef Westing...
...Power of Education I was stunned to read Aryn Baker's article "Learning Curve" about how important it is for the U.S. to build schools in Afghanistan, and not see mention of Greg Mortensen or his little NGO, Central Asia Institute, which has been responsible for building 131 schools in the most remote areas of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan [Jan. 25]. This modest American nurse has virtually single-handedly (and single-mindedly) brought education to people who have been overlooked by the rest of the world. If anyone deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, it is Greg Mortensen. Jef Westing Isle...
Lemonick is the senior science writer at Climate Central...
...energize the peace process in the oil-rich southern Delta region. Talks to end the decade-old conflict with Delta rebels - they say they are fighting for a fairer share of the revenues from their land, and are also angry about the pollution caused by oil spills - was a central thrust of Yar'Adua's early presidency. Six months ago, Yar'Adua persuaded the rebels to agree to a ceasefire and mass disarmament in return for an amnesty, a small monthly stipend, a 10% cut of all oil revenues and promises of large-scale development. (See pictures...