Science in court: reflections on science and truth in an asbestos trial
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A science journalist serving jury duty sees how science is stretched to accomodate its use in the legal system. Oftentimes, the supporting evidence requires more research, a luxury not available to juries in their formulation of a decision.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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A confusing Little Ice Age
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A small ice age may or may not have occurred in Europe between 1500 and 1899. Scientists dispute facts presented by others, saying that colder winters provide discrepancies in the weather patterns studied at lower elevations.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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MACHOS or WIMPS?
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Research indicates that three possible major components of dark matter includes neutrinos, MACHOS and WIMPS. Research pertaining to WIMPS and MACHOS is reviewed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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