Frozen assets: U.S. officials question the value of Antarctic science programs

Article Abstract:

About 85% of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Antarctic research budget covers overhead costs. The NSF can reduce costs by hiring private contractors and entering into partnerships with other countries. The Antarctic is ideal for conducting atmospheric and astronomical research.

Research, Finance, Antarctic regions, United States. National Science Foundation

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A kinder war: "harm reduction" gains ground as an approach to drug abuse

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The 'harm reduction' approach to dealing with drug abuse involves viewing the condition as a disease. Attorney General Janet Reno supports a program that allows drug abusers to avoid going to prison by agreeing to participate in a treatment program.

Care and treatment, Drug abuse treatment, Drug abuse

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Why Freud isn't dead

Article Abstract:

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis theory is still believed by many psychologists despite flaws which have been discovered. This is because there has been no new theory which can rival Freud's concept.

Evaluation, Appreciation, Psychoanalysis, Freud, Sigmund

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