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A master sinks Deep Blue

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World Chess champion Garry Kasparov defeated the IBM supercomputer dubbed Deep Blue in Feb 1996, by winning three games. The computer won one game and there were two ties. Although computer chess programs can now outmatch most players, the top champions still have an edge over their digital opponents.

Author: Nichols, Mark
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Competitions, Chess, Computer chess, Kasparov, Garry

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A visionary search: doctors may soon solve glaucoma's mysteries

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Scientists have found a link between the first chromosome and certain forms of glaucoma. Canadian researchers will study a large family in which glaucoma is prevalent in an effort to better understand the link. New drugs and surgical techniques are saving many glaucoma patients' eyesight.

Author: Nichols, Mark
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Analysis, Genetic research, Glaucoma

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Schizophrenia: hidden torment

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Scientists have developed new drugs that are effective in treating schizophrenia, but families still find it difficult to get the care needed because of budget cutbacks and patients' rights laws. Details about symptoms and treatment are given, along with personal accounts of the disease.

Author: Nichols, Mark, Driedger, Sharon Doyle
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Schizophrenia, Schizophrenics

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