Aren't they cute? Except when they're trying to blow you up...

Article Abstract:

Evidence is emerging that the Soviet Navy was involved in training dolphins to take part in military action. This work included teaching dolphins to guard naval installations. These dolphins would carry a titanium clamp on their nose, which could be attached to any diver they found trying to enter the installation. The clamp would contain a device able to inject a high-pressure charge of carbon dioxide into the diver's body. This would be remotely activated if the diver was not found in a subsequent search. The US Navy has also trained dolphins and other sea mammals.

Military aspects, Dolphins, Dolphins (Mammals)

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Dope and glory

Article Abstract:

There is growing concern that very strong pressure on those involved in professional sport to win is making it extremely difficult to resist the temptation to take performance-enhancing drugs. Controversy on this issue has been fuelled by International Olympic Committee Pres Juan Antonio Samaranch, who has called for changes in the rules on doping. He seems to be implying that professional sports authorities must now accept that drugs will inevitably be a part of sport. They must focus their attention on eliminating drugs which are harmful, rather than all drugs.

Illicit Drugs, Ethical aspects, Drugs and athletes, Illegal drugs

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Cupboards bare in the Garden of England

Article Abstract:

There are areas of Kent, England, a county generally seen as prosperous, where there is significant poverty. Access to cheap, healthy food is a particular problem in these areas, where few people have a car. They are forced to use local shops, where prices are high and food quality poor. Many rural communities have become isolated as bus services have been withdrawn. The elderly, who cannot walk very far and cannot afford taxi fares, are particularly badly affected.

United Kingdom, Economic aspects, Regional economics, Kent, England

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