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Stem cell spin

Sheila Liaugminas | 30 April 2011 |
tags: adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, pluripotent cells, stem cells
Sometimes, the best scientific argument over a controversial bioethical issue is just dry and uninteresting to anyone but the science…


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Church and monarchy share calendars

Sheila Liaugminas | 30 April 2011 |
tags: beatification, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, Princess Diana, Royal Wedding
Once again, major events are happening in the Catholic Church and the Royal Family around the same time.


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“Here comes baby, there goes the marriage”

Mariette Ulrich | 29 April 2011 |
tags: happiness, marriage, parenting
How tedious has become the meme: don’t have children, it will ruin your life.


Killing ourselves with softness

Carolyn Moynihan | 29 April 2011 |
tags: disease burden, health policy, WHO
Lifestyle related chronic disease is crippling the world health systems, but there is a remedy.


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The Population Centre of the US: Plato, Texas County, Missouri

Marcus Roberts | 29 April 2011 |
tags: Census, Population Centre, United States
The Population Centre of the US is now in Texas County, Missouri.


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OECD releases “first ever” report on families

Carolyn Moynihan | 28 April 2011 |
tags: family breakdown, OECD, poverty
The OECD, an alliance of richer countries, released its “first ever report on family well-being” this week, according to a…


To Miss with Love

Francis Phillips | 28 April 2011 |
tags: education crisis
A third of British teachers leave within their first term on the job. One who stayed explains why.


How not to solve poverty

Rebekah Hebbert | 28 April 2011 |
tags: minimum wage, poverty, youth unemployment
Raising the minimum wage may look generous, but whom does it benefit really?


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The Anglican Church Wants A Halt in Population Incentives

Marcus Roberts | 28 April 2011 |
tags: Anglican Church, Australia, Baby Bonus, population
There seems to be a federal inquiry in Australia at the moment into the optimum population that the Lucky Country…


An own goal for unwary governments

Stefan Szymanski | 28 April 2011 |
tags: economics, soccer, sport
A leading sports economist is sceptical about the value of hosting major events as a way of boosting local economies.


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Noah Barleywater Runs Away

Maryana Garcia | 27 April 2011 |
tags: fairy tales, fantasy
John Boyne's new fairy tale has the marks of a true classic.


Source Code

Ronan Wright | 27 April 2011 |
tags: films, philosophy
This mind-bending film from an up-and-coming director puts Groundhog Day on an exploding train, with a bit of The Matrix thrown in.


Iraq, Iran and the Next Move

George Friedman | 27 April 2011 |
tags:
The price of oil is rising because Iran has the US and Saudi Arabia over a barrel.


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It takes a natural disaster

Sheila Liaugminas | 26 April 2011 |
tags: divine intervention, natural disaster, St. Louis tornado
…to reorder our priorities. Like surviving a storm to live another day.


Same-sex attraction: science and philosophy

Philip Sutton | 26 April 2011 |
tags: homosexuality, therapy
Homosexuality is not innate, immutable or without significant risk to medical, psychological and relational health.


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