Japanese Science Monthly May 2013 | Page 3

Dear Editor?

Dear Editor,

Do massive solar disasters actually pose a threat to the entire human race?

Hukishima S., Nagasaki

Hukishima, although massive solar storms do occur, it is extremely unlikely that one will wipe out the entire human race. A storm like this would have to be massive and somehow be in the exact location at the same time as earth.

Dear Editor,

I absolutely hated your atricle in the last issue titled, "Hiroshima: Did the Nuclear Bomb Make Them Stupid?". I currently live in Hiroshima and I find it intolerable that you could imply I am stupid. Average intelligence in Hiroshima is very high. I am very angry and am terminating my subscription.

Shoo L., Hiroshima

Shoo, you are making yourself look stupid. In last month's article, we wrote that Hiroshima citizens are low in health, but surprisingly high in intelligence.

Dear Editor,

What are the uses of rare-earth minerals?

Chudra H., Tokyo,

Chudra, rare-earth minerals are very important. They have many different uses. These minerals are used mainly in the electronics industry, which is very large. The fact that our government was able to find so much is very impressive.

Dear Editor.

I am creating a school report on our government's environmental laws. What is one I could focus on?

Chase N., Kutsuki

Chase, if you wish to focus on lack of laws, I suggest you talk about the whaling crisis. Our government sits by and allows these majestic creatures to be hunted and killed. However, if you wish to focus on good laws, focus on the clean air act.

http://cdn0.cosmosmagazine.com/solar-storm-NASA

Solar storm

City of Hiroshima

http://www.ecolo.org/photos/visite/hiroshima_02/Hiroshi.CityViewToSW.jpg

http://www.worldlawdirect.com/forum/attachments/international-law-issues/

Water after a whaling expedition