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NASA's flimsy argument for nuclear weapons

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The article discusses flaws present in NASA's report on the threats posed and the alternatives available for the near-Earth object (NEO). The nuclear explosives are not necessarily needed for deflecting the NEO and hence the issue of global security should be kept in mind while banning the worldwide use of nuclear weapons.

Author: Graham, Thomas, Jr., Schweickart, Russell L.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
General services, Product information, International Affairs, Space Research and Technology, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Nuclear Disarmament, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Safety and security measures, Reports, International aspects, Testing, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear arms control, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Near-Earth objects, Report

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The bluefin in peril

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The author discusses the problem of reducing populations of bluefin tuna, one of the endangered species of fish in different parts of the world due to overfishing. Captive breeding and implementation of governmental rules and regulations are two methods that can be useful in overcoming the problem.

Author: Ellis, Richard
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental aspects, Protection and preservation, Fishery conservation, Bluefin tuna, Overfishing

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