Suicide-inquiry fallout 'could gag' scientists
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David Kelly, who committed suicide after being caught in the crossfire between the government and the BBC, was revealed to be an extremely private man who felt unable to discuss the extraordinary stress he was under, even with his family. Richard Guthrie, an expert on chemical and biological weapons, fears that after the Kelly incident scientists will now think twice about talking openly at seminars.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Growing nanotech trade hit by question over quality
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A survey of nanotechnology companies has revealed a series of problems with the supply of nonmaterial, tiny tubes and wires with dimensions of just billionths of a meter. One semiconductor company stated that they had found almost one-third of a sample of carbon nanotubes it had purchased consisted of iron left over from the production process.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Bone archives face prospect of dispersal
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Indigenous communities are asking for the remains of their ancestors back and have advised the British government to make legal changes that would open the way to such repatriations. They argue that the remains were stolen, and want to lay them to rest in accordance with their cultural traditions.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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