Ten Minute Sabbatical

Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.

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History shows that science fares best when it is responsive to skepticism, not insulated from it. Building a less paternalistic, more inclusive dialogue between science and citizens is crucial for informed, democratic governance.

Part of this training is to help judges be able to distinguish between real science and junk science, and whether or not certain experts have the knowledge and qualification to testify to the opinions they intend to give.

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11 Where mayflies may mate
12 Bony socket of the eye
14 Predators breeding in series
15 Cactus bearing glochids
18 Where littoral events occur
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23 Atomic element 54
24 Contents of many IV bags
25 Device for examining ear canals

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