Astronomers silenced in star-name wars
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An astronomer has been silenced by his employer following his criticism of a company which sells the right of naming a star to individuals. The company, International Star Registry, was threatening the employer with a lawsuit.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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Search for alien life reasserts its credibility
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Issues are presented concerning the credibility which the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence programme is gaining with law-makers in Washington. The federal and private funding of the programme is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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'Identity crisis' racks depleted research arms of spy agencies
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Problems affecting the research division of US spy agencies, such as the National Security Agency, and their funding arrangments, are examined in detail.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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