Today in Science

Politics

South Dakota moves to ban abortion, sets the stage for legal battle. Reuters

Wal-Mart says they will do better on employee health insurance without states passing laws mandating them to (Yeah, right). NYT, Seattle Times

Science

World population hits 6.5 billion. LiveScience.com

HIV/AIDS

Researchers discover "DNA target" to prevent HIV-infection. BBC

Funding to fight AIDS in Africa not being spent well. Reuters

Space

Mars orbiter nears its destination. NYT

Climate Change

Man who helped jumpstart the Human Genome Project turns his attention to alternative energy. WP

Technology

Offshoring is not hurting the number of US tech jobs. SF Chronicle

Microsoft to release 6 versions of its new operating system. Reuters, BBC, Seattle Times

Education

TV does not make kids stupider. (More stupid?) NYT