1982

Modern Biological Experimentation

In the last few decades biology has made extraordinary progress in all its domains. Some of this progress, as in human genetics or immunology, is especially interesting ... Read all

The Prevention of Nuclear War

Postponed for a year due to the assassination attempt on the Holy Father John Paul II, the conference was held on 23 and 24 September 1982 and brought together Academicians and ... Read all

Report on the International Conference on Nuclear Power Experience

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The Gregorian Reform of the Calendar

The Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the Gregorian Reform of the Calendar was not simply a commemorative occasion, but intended to serve as a stimulus for further ... Read all

Peace and the Rights of Man

The Working Group held on 9-11 June 1982 reviewed and discussed the draft of a declaration on the consequences of nuclear warfare, which a select group of specialists had drawn up ... Read all

Recent Advances in the Evolution of Primates

From the 24th through the 27th of May 1982 a group of scientists met at the Casina Pio IV in the Vatican to discuss the recent advances in the knowledge of the evolution of ... Read all