Asian students shine in Westinghouse Science Talent Search results
Commentary on the Westinghouse Science Talent Search highlighting that five top awards went to Asians, with examples from Wendy Kay Chung and Wei-Jing Zhu, and discussion of culture, family support, and historical context shaping Asian American success in science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm W. Browne
New York Times
York
Westinghouse Science
America
Wendy Kay Chung
Miami
Wei-Jing Zhu
Brooklyn
N.Y
Westinghouse
Asia
Lavoisier
Eastwood Seeks Carmel Mayor Post in Odd Campaign
In Carmel by the Sea California Clint Eastwood joins four candidates for the mayoral race to replace Townsend. Main issues split between business ease and conservation with Tim Grady pushing for eco reforms and Paul Laub opposing restrictions. Eastwood arrived at city hall in golf attire to file his petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Eastwood
Carmel
Calif
City Hall
Carmel-by-the- Sea
Townsend
Pacific
Eastwood
Paul Laub
Tim Grady
Mission Ranch
Pebble Beach
Two Marriages in One Union Notions of Intimacy Differ
New York researchers report marriages involve two distinct marriages for each couple. Husbands and wives differ on emotional intimacy with wives seeking conversation while many men focus on chores and actions. Courtship intimacy often fades post marriage, especially in traditional patterns, risking disappointment and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
NEW York
Ted Huston
University of Texas At Austin
Huston
Hus
Robert Sternberg
Yale University
Thalidomide Sees New Hope in Transplant Disease Fight
Johns Hopkins researchers led by Dr. Georgia Vogelsang report thalidomide helps prevent and treat graft versus host disease in rat models. In 17 of 22 pre transplant rats and 22 of 23 diseased rats, thalidomide showed protective effects, raising cautious interest amid history and purity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins
Georgia Vogelsang
Journal of Transplantation
Who Are the Executioners Behind America’s Death Penalty
An examination of the people who carry out capital punishment reveals anonymous, duty bound crews in Florida Nevada California Idaho and other states. The piece notes rehearsals secrecy and varying practices while highlighting public debate over the penalty and the executioners' humanity.
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America
Florida
Nevada
San Quentin
California
Idaho
California Supreme Court
Why sex evolved remains a mystery to biologists
Scientists debate the evolutionary purpose of sexual reproduction. While sex is ubiquitous from animals to plants and even viruses, researchers note its high cost and question why it persists. Experts like Williams and Michad say only strong advantages could justify maintaining such an energy costly process.
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China
Erik Eckholm
New York Times
NEW York
Charles Darwin
George C. Williams
State University of New York
Stony Brook
Richard E. Michad
University of Arizona
Williams
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