Physician, heal thyself
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The National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine's report claims that medical errors cause the deaths of between 44,000 and 98,000 Ameicans each year. The medical community suspects the report is flawed because scanty evidence was used to draw sweeping conclusions.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Kibbles and bytes: how much is that robotic doggy in the window?
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Sony is one of several toy companies that has introduced electronic pets. The company's Aibo ERS-210 is the second generation of the pets and was introduced in Nov 2000 at a price of $1,500. The workings of the toy are described.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Protections for the Earth's climate
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The ongoing battle to prevent or at least slow down global warming has intensified over the past year as scientist become more aware of the magnitude of the problem. Industry, local governments and academia are looking for solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
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