Warnings raised over black-market vaccines

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The black market resale in Burma of expired and potentially toxic vaccines is being investigated by Unicef after reports from a vaccine supplier, Swiss Serum and Vaccine Institute, that black market vaccines had been purchased. These vaccines were originally intended for Burma's child immunization programs and are sold at cost to Unicef. The Institute feels Unicef's efforts to control the problem are insufficient and so may stop supplying the vaccine if it is going to be resold with potentially fatal consequences. Not only are some expired vaccines toxic but also the intended recipients are left vulnerable to the diseases.

Health aspects, Management, Distribution, Vaccines, United Nations. Children's Fund, Black market, Gilmartin, John A.

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The search for missing mass finds funds for UK researchers

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The search for the missing mass of the Universe by UK researchers is to receive funds of 5.2 million pounds sterling over the next four years. Research into dark matter has the backing of Ian Halliday, chief executive of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Council which is providing the funds. The British dark-matter project has also applied for funds for new laboratory facilities. However the group is still less well funded that its main competitors at the University of Rome and a collaboration between University of California, Berkeley and Stanford researchers.

Research, Dark matter (Astronomy), Astrology

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UK studies grapple with school science...

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UK teachers and researchers will evaluate the relevance of the science curriculum in relation to practical needs. Many believe that the current science curricula stress fact acquisition, a learning process deemed important only to students pursuing a career in research. Non-research careers, however, demand scientific analysis and investigation rather than mere acquisition of facts. This requires application skills rather than simple recall.

United Kingdom, Schools, Study and teaching, Science, Curriculum evaluation

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