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  1. 19098

    Many research scientists don’t realize to what purpose much of their seemingly innocuous information may be put. Many weapons had their inception from otherwise humanitarian efforts. If I may engage in a little hyperbole, would you have condoned the free exchange of atomic information in the early 1940s? Dana PelletierLynn, Mass. The obvious conclusion to […]

    By Science News
  2. Humans

    Terrorism Repercussions: Scientists consider threats, opportunities after Sept. 11

    A new report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science considers the potential effects on academic research of government policies proposed in response to the terrorism attack of Sept. 11, 2001.

    By John Pickrell
  3. Astronomy

    Cosmic Twist: X’s may mark spots where black holes merge

    If whacked by a companion black hole, a big, jet-emitting black hole may spew superhot plasma in a new, crosswise direction.