The cancer in our charities
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Chicago University, US, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Medicine Samuel Epstein has suggested there was a contradiction between cancer research projects which are backed by companies which may be implicated in the research. He also suggested the cancer charities did not spend sufficient money on research into the causes of cancer. The Imperial Cancer Research Fund refuted Epstein's claims by pointing out it spends over 5 million pounds sterling on work looking at the causes of cancer. Epstein was speaking at the Imperial College, London, England during Sept 1999.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Quake hopes razed as accurate forecasting falls flat
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Many scientists believe accurate short-term earthquake forecasting will never be possible due to the chaotic nature of earthquake systems. Some seismologists are alternatively focusing on long-term forecasts to predict the probable size and location of an earthquake. However, Chinese scientists have successfully applied their observational knowledge to predict earthquakes by studying indicators such as changing water table levels. In 1975 and 1995 forecasts were accurately made in China with sufficient time to evacuate towns prior to the earthquakes.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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