A plum of an island: sensationalism dogs an animal laboratory upgrade

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Controversy surrounds a proposal to upgrade the Department of Agriculture's Plum Island, NY, infectious disease laboratory to biosafety level 4 status, allowing research on more dangerous microbes. The upgrade will allow the laboratory to study fatal infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, and may be used by bioterrorists.

New York, Biological warfare, Buildings and facilities, United States. Department of Agriculture, Laboratories, Plum Island (New York)

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Return of the breeder: engineers are trying to teach an old reactor new tricks

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Nuclear breeder reactors were in demand when energy prices were high, but low prices in recent years and public opposition to nuclear energy made them unattractive. Their use by developed nations is increasing as the countries want to make energy more available to developing countries.

Usage, Environmental aspects, Nuclear reactors, Breeder reactors, Nuclear energy policy

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The importance of being sneaky

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Naturalists have long stated that animal mating patterns are tied to male domination behavior. However, genetic and other studies of rhesus macaques shows that lower-ranking males had more success in mating.

Sexual behavior, Sexual behavior in animals, Animal sexual behavior, Rhesus monkey, Animal sexual behaviour

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