Whether it is referred to by its scientific term "syngamy" or by the general term "conception", the moment a sperm cell unites with an egg cell stirs, both in the scientist and the layperson, much awe and reverence. It is the point at which a new and unique genome is created. To some it is the i...

November 21, 2001The Bottom Line: InnocenceA debatable issue in today's society is the death penalty. Should our nation obtain or refrain from this "cruel and unusual" punishment? It all comes down to people's social construction. People are socially constructed in their beliefs as to which side ...