Welcoming Wellcome: not every day (worse luck) is the equivalent of a new research council magicked into being

Article Abstract:

The Wellcome Trust, which gives financial backing to medical and biomedical researchers, announced the doubling of its annual income to 200 pounds sterling in Jul 1992. This increase in funds will greatly benefit biological research in Britain. The Wellcome Trust, which began as the charitable arm of the pharmaceutical company known in Britain as the Wellcome Foundation, intends to help Dr John Sulston's research group pursue work on the nucleotide sequence of the nematode. Moreover, the Trust's skillful management of its finances provides a lesson for all such charitable foundations.

Editorial, Planning, Finance, Charitable trusts, Biological research, Wellcome PLC

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Being struck by a balance

Article Abstract:

Precarious rocks found all over Solitario Canyon, NV, serve as challenges to theoretical ground-motion predictions in southern California. Although such rocks can easily fall whenever horizontal acceleration surpasses 0.1-0.2g, most have held their balance for at least 10,000 years, weathering the scores of earthquakes that have struck the area. Many seismological models are being rethought due to the existence of the rocks.

Research, Analysis, Natural history, Nevada, Seismological research, Rocks

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Being objective

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the objectivity of scientists. The objectivity displayed by scientists studying the behavior of animals is compared and contrasted. The role of emotion in scientific study is discussed.

Psychological aspects, Column, Scientists, Objectivity

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