Today in Science News

Stem Cells

Scientists claim to have generated embryonic stem cells by de-differentiating adult stem cells from mice testes. WP, CNN, ScienceNOW, Nature

Genetic Engineering

Now this is better living through science: scientists produce pigs whose meat contains healthy fats. NYT, BBC, Reuters, LAT

Climate Change

Wind power to grow faster than anticipated in UK. Reuters, BBC

Evolution

Yet another ‘missing link’ discovered in Africa. CBC, CNN, LiveScience.com

Health

‘Guinea worm’ nearing eradication. NYT

Medical marijuana back in court. WP

Technology

Three new security threats to Internet Explorer seen. BBC

New internet phone services debut. WP, LAT

Education

Germans (my people) are the smartest Europeans. Al Jazeera

Schools across the country are cutting down their curriculum to meet ‘No Child Left Behind’ standards. NYT