Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Magnetic fusion proceeds with no end in sight

Article Abstract:

Two projects in fusion research will begin in 1993. The Joint European Torus (JET) at Culham, England, will reopen after modifications to study ways of reducing the impact of impurities resulting from interaction of plasma and the tokamak wall. At Princeton's Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR) the heating effects of alpha particles on the plasma contained by the field of the tokamak will be studied. Neither the JET or TFTR projects promise giant steps in fusion technology.

Forecasts and trends, Magnetic fusion

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Open access to sequence data 'will boost hunt for breast cancer gene.'

Article Abstract:

The location and identification of the breast cancer gene BRCA2 requires the unconditional use of sequence data by all researchers. Access to the nucleotide sequence was made freely available on the Internet. The research team that first identifies the gene and mutations that can lead to breast cancer can apply for patents. However, vital information must be used by the public and not treated as private property in order to fully utilize it for the benefit of all.

Social aspects, Research, Breast cancer, Nucleotide sequence, Base sequence, Communication in science, Scientific communication, Oncogenes

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ESA eyes the attractions of small space missions

Article Abstract:

The European Space Agency (ESA) has proposed the launch of a series of small space missions in an attempt to strengthen the cost-effectiveness of its space science programs. The agency will also conduct a comparative assessment of its space projects and of the private sector. ESA will examine the costs associated with funding space missions that require the signing of contracts between the agency and its member states.

Finance, Science and technology policy, Space sciences, European Space Agency

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