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Astronomers and physicists are a cautious crew, and they insist that the mind-bending discoveries about dark matter, dark energy and the flatness of space-time must be confirmed before they are accepted without reservation. "We're really living dangerously," says Chicago's Turner. "We've got this absurd, wonderful picture of the universe, and now we've got to test it." There could be surprises to come: an Einstein-style cosmological constant, for example, is the leading candidate for dark energy, but it could in principle be something subtly different--a force that could even change directions someday...
...Finally, we get an ambulance, and they insist that they have to take him to Glendale Hospital, which does not have a trauma ward...
...battle lines are well-defined: Some doctors insist the long hours are a necessary trial by fire that produces highly skilled, virtually unflappable physicians. That point of view is fostered by a sort of hazing mentality most often seen in fraternities and the military ("I went through hell to get here, and I'll be damned if you're going to get through this without experiencing exactly the same hell...
...what can and cannot be added to food. As far as the FDA is concerned, it doesn't matter that the same herbs may be legally purchased in drugstores across the country. "The standards for food are different from those for supplements," says spokeswoman Christine Lewis. The food manufacturers insist their products are safe. The FDA says companies must prove that scientifically before placing those products on the shelves...
...herself mysteriously appeared on Lopez's J. Lo album, also released by Sony. In the world of music divas, such double dealing can feel like a slap in the face. Carey shrewdly used the Lopez fracas to turn the heat up on Sony and speed her exit. Both sides insist that it is "not true" that the dispute caused Carey's release, but it certainly didn't hurt. Despite owing Sony another album, Carey was granted her freedom--and promptly signed a megadeal with competitor Virgin...