Image of Newton reopens historic divide

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The new British Library, London, England, includes a large bronze statue of physicist Sir Isaac Newton. The unveiling of the statue reopened debate about the painting on which sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi based the statue. The painting, by William Blake, shows Newton bending over to measure the universe. Some experts say that this depiction of Newton as God is a sign of respect for Newton's abilities, whilst other say it expresses criticism. The British Library says it is aware of the ambiguity in Blake's interpretation, but maintains that the statue represents a fusion of art and science.

Portrayals, Works, Monuments, Newton, Isaac, Blake, William (English poet), United Kingdom. British Library

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MAFF in a stew over food research plans

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Strong opposition is being expressed to plans by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) to close its main food safety laboratory in Norwich, England, and move staff to the Central Science Laboratory in York, England. Observers believe that the MAFF is being excessively hasty in this move and in considering the merger of food laboratories in Reading, England, and Norwich, England, particularly as an independent Food Standards Agency will soon assume responsibility for food safety.

Food industry, Buildings and facilities, United Kingdom. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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UK court gives green light to trial of modified maize

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A farmer in the UK has failed in his attempt to stop trials of genetically modified maize planted next to his organically grown sweetcorn crop. The farmer claimed that pollen from the genetically modified crop could pollinate his own crop, which could not then be organically certified. The court ruled that cross-pollination was unlikely. The British government is under pressure to adopt a moratorium on the commercial introduction of genetically modified crops

Genetically modified plants

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