Advantage: nature
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Pest resistant genetically engineered plants could possibly pose an environmental threat by breeding with close relatives and passing on the genes. Many scientists are asking the US Department of Agriculture to tighten regulation controlling genetically engineered crops
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
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The machinery of thought
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Scientists have employed different techniques and have used innovative modems, such as magnetic resonance imaging machines, in an an attempt to analyze the brain's working memory system. This brain function is concerned with reasoning and making judgements.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Hot coolants: an international clampdown is planned on the black market in CFCs and other banned chemicals
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International efforts at preventing ozone depletion is being eroded by the illegal international trade for chlorofluorocarbon coolants. Developing nations, such as Russia, China and India, are at the forefront of the illegal CFC trade.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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