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Roll Back Malaria

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The World Health Organization is launching a campaign against malaria in the disease's stronghold, the sub-Saharan area of Africa. The disease has long been a scourge of humankind, and the many attempts to control it are discussed.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Africa, Research, Planning, Prevention, Malaria, World Health Organization, Protozoan diseases

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Hybrid vigor!

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The $20,000 Honda Insight makes use of both a gasoline engine and electric power, and provides a pleasant ride, and is highly recommended.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Automobiles, Hybrid vehicles, Honda Insight (Automobile)

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Symmetry and symmetry-breaking in South Africa

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Two scientists who live north of the Equator contemplate the physical and climactic changes as they travel to South Africa. Gravity makes directions subjective, but the location of the sun relative to the Earth causes shifts in seasons and climate as one travels from north to south.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
South Africa, Environmental aspects, Climatic changes, Climate change

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