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...between a NATO member and Moscow. It's turning heads for other reasons too. A Russian admiral recently said the amphibious vessels - which can carry 15 helicopters or 70 armored vehicles - would have allowed Russia to complete its August 2008 invasion of Georgia in a matter of hours. Little wonder, then, that the deal has prompted deep concern among American defense officials as well as among European Union members like Poland, Latvia and Lithuania, which fear that the warships could one day be used against former Soviet satellites like themselves...
However, scientific animation can be more than just a visual aid. With regard to “The Inner Life of the Cell,” Lue says, “It’s about communicating ideas that have never been visualized, infusing the piece with the wonder and excitement of understanding those things. It’s about communicating why science is exciting... including the wonderment of exploration and discovery that is crucial to creating such a powerful reaction.” Lue hopes to see future collaboration between scientists and artists at Harvard, as he believes both...
Nice one, Nancy. So true! I wonder if you have any grandchildren yet - their birthdays are very special. Gordon Munro, RANDBURG, SOUTH AFRICA...
...Nice one, Nancy. So true! I wonder if you have any grandchildren yet - their birthdays are very special. Gordon Munro Randburg, South Africa...
...Gates also criticized NATO for buying the wrong weapons for the wrong war - a criticism he has consistently directed at the U.S. military as well during his three-year tenure, chiding it for buying wonder weapons for hypothetical wars while soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq lack armor and spy drones. "Despite the need to spend more on vital equipment for ongoing missions, the alliance has been unwilling to fundamentally change how it sets priorities and allocates resources," Gates said. He praised Denmark for giving up its submarine fleet - who knew? - in order to double the size of its expeditionary...