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Editorial
Nature 433, 1 (6 January 2005) | doi:10.1038/433001a; Published online 5 January 2005
A divided world
Abstract
The lack of preparation for last month's tsunami illustrates shocking disparities in how science is applied in different regions of the world. The global response to the disaster offers a glimmer of hope that these disparities will be addressed.
As the full horror of the Asian tsunami sinks in, the reactions of scientists echo those of the population as a whole. These range from a sense of hopelessness in the face of nature's power to concern for the victims and a determination that their suffering should be addressed.
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