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Date: June 25th, 2002

Trapped in a Great Brain

25 June, 2002 (11:45) | Science | No comments

Claire Minkley does calculus in her head. If only she could express her thoughts. People are trying to make that happen.
There is a remarkable project happening in Victoria, BC centered around Claire Minkley. Due to a deletion in one of her chromosomes her brain has developed quite differently.
“Her condition resembles cerebral palsy. If she [...]

Making the Nation Safer: The Role of Science and Technology in Countering Terrorism

25 June, 2002 (11:17) | Computer | 2 comments

The National Academy of Science has released a report urging:
The United States should take advantage of its scientific and engineering strengths to detect, thwart and respond to terrorist attacks more effectively, says a new National Academies report. An independent homeland security institute should be established to help the government make crucial technical decisions and devise [...]

 

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