2009
South Africa: Racism Continues to Thrive
Written by Takeru
It seems that racism continues to loom in South Africa, especially for a theater group whose production promotes diversity and interracial harmony in South Africa. The accusations hit after an onstage kiss between a white actress and black actor. According to the actors who are part of the production, Carolyn Forword walked off set after she was directed to kiss her cast member on the lips, who deemed the smooch "unhygienic" and "inappropriate" for the kid's show.
Loss of Biodiversity Sounds Alarms
Written by colleen
A movement is building in certain circles, warning against the loss of Earth's biodiversity, the huge assortment of plant and animal life that covers every nook and cranny of our planet. Today, the conversation bumps quietly against the much louder one about global warming. There are voices, however, like that of British MP Barry Gardiner, that ask us to pay greater attention to this issue. In his recent opinion piece for BBC News, Mr. Gardiner urges us to think big when we consider changes in our environment.
Genome Research: A Plus//Delta View
Written by colleen
Genetic researchers are confident that their work will eventually lead to a higher quality of life for humans around the globe. In the past few weeks alone, separate teams have launched projects to address both common and obscure health conditions. An international group hopes to learn the relationship between blood pressure and genetic features so doctors can better prevent and treat the condition, which affects nearly 1 in 5 people in the USA.
Genome Research Sheds Light on H1N1 Illness
Written by colleen
The Influenza A (H1N1) virus continues to make its way around the globe; it has already spread through 33 countries and resulted in a number of deaths. To date, the largest number of fatalities has occurred in Mexico, and genetic scientists believe they may be making progress toward an understanding why people in that nation have been hardest hit.
Last Updated on 02 December 2009
Pope Claims Church Can Bring Peace in the Middle East
Written by Takeru
On his first trip to the Middle East as pope, Pope Benedict XVI spoke at a press conference shortly after his arrival and expressed his deep respect for Islam and his hopes that his visit to the religious lands will improve the hard feelings between Muslims, Jews, and Christians along with promoting peace efforts from the Catholic church for Palestinians and Israelis.
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