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What we're reading: book news, copyrights and ephemera
Jacket CopyA big copyright decision, The Big Sleep on screen, a stellar set of library fellows and a happy day for Samuel Pepys in today's book news.... -
Breast cancer classification promises better therapies
Researchers have found a way to classify breast cancer tumors into 10 distinct categories ranging from very treatable to extremely aggressive, a major step on the way to the long-sought goal of precisely targeting therapies for patients. The new...
Tags: Science and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Oncology, Immune System
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Ancient DNA sheds light on spread of European farming
Analyzing DNA from four ancient skeletons and comparing it with thousands of genetic samples from living humans, a group of Scandinavian scientists reported that agriculture initially spread through Europe because farmers expanded their territory...
Tags: Education, Europe, Science and Technology, Health, Genes and Chromosomes
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Six held in $32-million Chinese art thefts from British museums
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing Chinese artifacts worth more than $32 million from two British museums. Police in London on Wednesday arrested two men suspected of the April 13 theft of 18 mostly jade antiques worth $29 million...
Tags: Arts, Museums, Police Arrests, Arts and Culture, Theft
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Scientists develop the un-printer -- vaporizes ink from paper
A team of scientists at the University of Cambridge have determined that as long as you are using the right type of laser, it is possible to remove toner from paper.
"Previous work on the subject has explored the applicability of ultraviolet, visible and...Tags: Science and Technology, Same-Sex Marriage, BBC
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Archbishop of Canterbury to step down
World NowThe Archbishop of Canterbury announced Friday that he would step down from his post at the end of the year. Rowan Williams, the leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, is resigning as Anglicans squabble over the role of women and gays and lesbians... -
'The Fry Chronicles' review: Stephen Fry autobiography
"The Fry Chronicles -- An Autobiography"
Stephen Fry
The Overlook Press: 438 pp, $29.95
Actor, writer and British humor icon Stephen Fry would like you to know that he picks his nose and pees in the shower. He also can't stand the sight of his naked...Tags: Education, House (tv program), Emma Thompson, Health, Hugh Laurie
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Book review: 'The Young Leonardo' by Larry J. Feinberg
Culture MonsterChristopher Knight reviews "The Young Leonardo: Art and Life in Fifteenth-Century Florence."... -
Last minute gift ideas: Memorable theater books
Culture MonsterTheater book suggestions for the holidays.... -
Getty Museum hires Timothy Potts as new director
Culture MonsterThe Getty Museum's Jim Cuno announces his decision to hire Timothy Potts as his new museum director, effective in September.... -
The Getty Museum has a new director but an old problem
Culture MonsterChristopher Knight looks at the structural problem facing the Getty Museum's new director, Timothy Potts.... -
Caltech tops prestigious world university rankings
L.A. NOWCaltech tops Harvard in global university rankings, according to British higher education publication....
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