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...drawing of lines on cloning and embryo use was a positive factor in making this come to fruition.” Far from helping the recent studies “come to fruition,” Bush’s policy decisions’ only effect has been to hinder the field of regenerative medicine as a whole, particularly in the United States. Indeed many stem cell scientists have left the country to pursue their research in nations more hospitable to their work...
...India and China have argued against enforcing strict emission controls in their countries, on the grounds that these could hinder their economic growth and prompt a global economic slowdown. But the new IEA report says working with China and India on alternative energy sources and curbing emissions is a matter of global urgency...
...that dispute plays out, the one-armed event will enhance next year's Ryder Cup by offering some of the most uncommon golf in the world. Any bold predictions from the Brits? "If I did that, I would get shot," says Guy. As for the Americans, no handicap will hinder their hubris. "We're going to set an example right away for the [American] PGA Tour guys," says Alan Gentry, the North American co-founder. "They're going to have no other choice but to follow suit." That almost sounds like a guarantee. Says a smiling Gentry: "Absolutely...
...while tearing apart the banners of present-day neoconservatives, Islamic terrorists, and liberal humanists alike. It may seem counterintuitive to portray Hitler as a child of the Enlightenment, but Gray traces a connection between Hitler’s attempt to remake Germany by force and eliminate Jews who would hinder the triumphal arrival of the Third Reich and Enlightenment-era utopian thinking. Gray also argues that radical Islam follows in the same utopian tradition, uniting modern revolutionary idealism with Islamic roots. Indeed, because both encourage the use of force to achieve universal goals, Gray sees striking parallels between Christian millenialism...
...wins), yesterday’s first half was a battle between the Crimson offense and Vermont defense. Even though the two goals came early in the second period, Harvard pelted Bradley with 17 first-half shots, compared to only three for the Catamounts. A stronger defense, however, proved to hinder the Crimson’s ability to rack up more points. Last week at Cornell, Harvard’s flat-footed beginning left the score 0-0 at halftime, only to have the Crimson fight back 10 minutes into the second half with co-captain Megan Merritt?...