Today in Science

Politics/Stem Cells

Senate Democrats want a vote on stem cell ban. (Senator Frist?) Reuters


Environment

The ozone layer may never fully recover. CBC, Reuters

In fact, a new hole in the ozone layer may be developing over Tibet. Al Jazeera


Science

Some numerical constants in physics may not be constant. CSM

Deal reached to build Florida branch of the Scripps Institute. ScienceNOW


HIV/AIDS

A California hospital may have accidentally infected gastric bypass patients with HIV. Reuters, WP


Health

More on the pop ban in schools. WP, NYT, CBC

Frito-Lay to use healthier oil in its chips. WP

Medicare operators give bad advice about the new prescription drug benefit. WP

Drug companies lie to you, doctors. WP


Climate Change

Trade winds may be weakened by climate change. WP, ScienceNOW, Nature

Migratory birds hit by climate change. CBC


Technology

FTC: 5 companies sold cell phone records. WP, LAT

Intel unveils $400 laptop. WP


Evolution

Humans may be causing decreased diversity among "Darwin's finches". Al Jazeera


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