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Weekly news and blog roundup: What is it good for?

Posted on Friday, 27 August, 2010 by Will

Government funding for stem cell research blocked by US court A US judge has prohibited studies involving stem cells derived from human embryos that will later be discarded. The ruling, which overrides President Obama’s 2009 executive order to allow such … Continue reading →

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Weekly news and blog roundup: Need not apply

Posted on Friday, 20 August, 2010 by Will

Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning “confesses” killing her husband on Iranian TV For several weeks the world has watched the unfolding case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani in outrage. Originally sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, she has … Continue reading →

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Little Atoms with Ian Sample – Friday 6th August 19.00 on Resonance 104.4fm

Posted on Thursday, 5 August, 2010 by Neil

On this week’s show, Neil Denny and Padraig Reidy are joined by Ian Sample. Ian Sample is an award-winning science correspondent at the Guardian. He was named investigative journalist of the year in 2005 by the Association of British Science … Continue reading →

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Weekly news and blog roundup: Show me the money

Posted on Friday, 23 July, 2010 by Will

Vatican makes attempted ordination of women a grave crime Last week the Church of England’s synod voted overwhelmingly to allow women to be ordained as bishops. Worried that some might mistakenly connect the Catholic Church with such tolerance, the Vatican … Continue reading →

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Little Atoms with Helen Keen – Friday 16th July 19.00 on Resonance 104.4FM

Posted on Thursday, 15 July, 2010 by Neil

On this week’s show, Neil Denny and Rebecca Watson talk to comedian Helen Keen. Helen Keen is a stand-up comedian and writer, she was a finalist in the 2005 Funny Women competition and the Hackney Empire New Act of the … Continue reading →

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