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...less embarrassing reasons, his research at Berkeley was also newsworthy: he produced some of the earliest work on black holes. But Oppenheimer did not have the patience to doggedly pursue one single topic. “As a result, it was frequently he who opened the door through which others then walked to make major discoveries,” the authors write. Unlike several of his friends, Oppenheimer never won the Nobel Prize...
...scientists can reliably develop embryonic stem cells into different cell types. Federal funding, however, is only granted for research done on the existing embryonic stem cell lines President Bush identified in 2001, cell lines which are increasingly obsolete for cutting edge research. Current Massachusetts law is ambiguous on the topic of embryonic stem cell research. This is why the new Massachusetts law is so important. It will mean that the state government will actively work to encourage and foster embryonic stem cell research. The law also paves the way for Massachusetts to allocate public funds for embryonic stem cell research...
...topic at hand is Heathcliff Slocumb, who played a huge role in the Red Sox’ run to 2004 World Series. Slocumb was the Red Sox closer in 1997, but the Seattle Mariners wanted him so badly that they dealt Boston two top prospects—catcher Jason Varitek and pitcher Derek Lowe...
...hottest topic in American politics today is religion, or perhaps more accurately, the role that religion should play in government and political discourse. Congress is deadlocked over President Bush’s nominees to judicial posts, with critics of his appointments claiming that these judges will attempt to impose their religious beliefs on American law and the larger public. Faith-based initiatives have come under increasing scrutiny from academics and the public alike as debates have erupted over the morality, effectiveness, and scope of so-called charitable choice programs. The movement for gay marriage has inspired a counter-movement...
...every moment of triumph, he seemed to be the topic of conversation, so it was singularly appropriate that on a day like yesterday—the most triumphant day of the season—he was there, watching every lead-changing home run from the third base dugout...