Today in Science

Science

Stem cells may be a source of cancer. NYT

Scientists bring their message to the people. [A good start.] NYT

Novel anti-ageing therapies could cause a dramatic rise in life expectancy. The Guardian

HIV/AIDS

Blood transfusions in China are not routinely tested for HIV. Reuters

Health

Bird flu likely to keep crossing avian-human boundary. Reuters

Transplanting insulin producing cells from pigs could cure diabetes. BBC

Exercise and increased mental activity preserve brain power as you age. WP

Drug found that may reduce damage of fetal alcohol syndrome. BBC

Climate Change

China desperately needs to deal with pollution. Reuters, Yahoo!, Reuters

Technology

IBM advances microchip technology. BBC, NYT, SF Chronicle

Evolution

Anti-evolutionists can not supply data to refute "law of evolution" so they are using a petition. [Weak.] NYT

However, (as I've said before) not all Christians are anti-evolution. Reuters, BBC

Palm trees and fish provide new evolution info. NYT

Politics

Medicare drug program under enrolled. WP

Bush touts energy saving technologies. Seattle Times

Advocacy groups are trying to change the way junk food is marketed to kids. Reuters

Google formally denies US government access to its search data. BBC