Today in Science

Nature

Some aid is getting to Indonesian earthquake victims. Reuters, AP, AP, Der Spiegel

The US is testing an early warning system for earthquakes. AP


Environment

The Yangtze river in China is being killed by pollution. Reuters


Science

DNA to catch burglars in the OC? LAT


HIV/AIDS

Head of the UN’s AIDS program says we are losing the fight against HIV/AIDS. AP


Health

A bad diet is as bad for you as smoking. Reuters

New mechanical pump for the heart developed that does not require open heart surgery to insert. BBC, Guardian

They make you sick, then sell the cure. WP


Space

NASA looks to artificial intelligence to guide future interplanetary probes. NYT

The rovers on Mars are already being upgraded to make some decisions. BBC

Climate Change

Some (not many) companies are trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions without governmental regulation. NYT

Poison ivy grows faster and is itchier when CO2 levels are higher. CBC, WP, LiveScience.com, Nature, AP


Technology

Use of e-voting machines is still contentious. WP

Ad subsidized cell phone calls on the way. NYT, Reuters


Politics

Egyptian blogger continues writing from his prison cell. AP


Weather

New Orleans levee system failed because it was too simplistic in design. NYT


Miscellaneous

Chinese baby has 3 arms. AP


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