Episode #1066

Episode #1066

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NVidia and Ralph Fienes, European Union negotiators reached a deal on new rules for gene editing to help farmers produce healthier animals and crops. The new rules exempt gene-edited plants and animals from the bloc’s regulations covering genetically modified organisms because gene editing mimics the natural breeding process. The law still needs to be formally approved by the European Parliament and the EU Council to take effect. European Union negotiators reached a deal on new rules that pave the way for gene editing, a technique that will help farmers produce healthier animals and crops as they adjust to climate change. Representatives of member states, the European Commission and the European Parliament agreed in the early hours of Thursday on the final shape of a law that will exempt gene-edited plants and animals from the bloc’s regulations covering genetically modified organisms. Crucially, gene editing mimics the natural breeding process, and doesn’t introduce DNA from a different species like conventional GM organisms.

Who Said That

Evan challenges his fellow Rogues with quotes.

Science or Fiction [ Show Answers ]

• Item #1 Science

  After the Norman Conquest in 1066, French became the official language of England, and remained so until 1362.https://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/article/medieval-britain-if-you-wanted-get-ahead-you-had-speak-french

• Item #2 Fiction

  The decisive technology of the Battle of Hasting was the stirrup, used effectively by the Norman cavalry, but not yet in use by their Anglo Saxon counterparts. https://www.history.com/articles/william-the-conquerer-battle-of-hastings-england-1066

• Item #3 Science

  Halley’s Comet appeared in the skies in 1066 and was thought to be a significant omen by both sides, and is even depicted in the famed Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Normal Conquest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halley%27s_Comet

Skeptical Quote of the Week.

‘We are all flawed and creatures of our times. Is it fair to judge us by the unknown standards of the future?” ― Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark