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...Whoever wrote that article [reporting that the Department of Agriculture was battling rural superstitions-TIME, May 20] is neither a scientist nor an agriculturist because, whether or not the moon influences the crop yield in general, a full moon can assist in seeding time. The light that comes from the moon is polarized, and seeds germinate better under polarized light. I am unable to quote any authority for this statement...
...sounded as though it would be a "wonderful machine for changing baby's diapers." A reader from Hoboken assumed that it would be on sale soon in Manhattan department stores. Many of you wrote in to thank us for illuminating what you have long wanted to tell your scientist friends...
...each social order . . . give the scientist a free hand and provide him with the environment and tools he needs; make him accessible to students, for he is essentially a teacher, make the university his home, and otherwise, for humanity's sake, leave him alone...
...Latin Quarter swarmed the students of Paris. If the people did not know France's overwhelming need, the students did-unity behind a towering political figure. If the people did not know the towering figure, the students did-high-domed Ferdinand Lop, teacher, editor, poet, political scientist and perennial Latin Quarter candidate for president...
...asked to subscribe at least a month's wages. In return, he will get non-interest-bearing bonds whose serial numbers will also be lottery numbers. One-third of the bonds will win cash prizes up to 50,000 rubles ($9,435). Initial subscriptions were heavy; one scientist signed up for 100,000 rubles...