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Science

Centrosomes may have their own RNA-based genome. ScienceNOW

An arctic Norwegian island will house a repository of the world’s seeds, just in case. Reuters


Nature

Prehistoric ecosystem found in a cave in Israel. Reuters

Mount St. Helen’s is acting up. AP


Cancer

Canadian researchers are teaming up to find an early test for ovarian cancer. CBC


HIV/AIDS

UN report says the spread of AIDS may be slowing. NYT, BBC, CBC, NYT, LAT

But the drive to stop AIDS is still coming up short. Reuters

UNAIDS meets today to try and boost anti-HIV efforts. WP

India has passed South Africa for most AIDS cases. AP

SE Asia needs to step up anti-HIV efforts. Reuters


Environment

Production of oil in Canada is having a negative impact on the environment. WP


Health

Diabetes incidence has significantly increased in the US. Reuters

Canadians are apparently healthier than Americans. AP, LiveScience.com

Ginko biloba may actually help the brain. ScienceNOW

4 out of 5 Europeans support a public smoking ban. BBC


Climate Change

Bush administration is cutting energy conservation programs. CSM

2 new studies link global warming with stronger hurricanes. NYT


Weather

Another study says that a reduction in pollution is making storms stronger. LiveScience.com


Politics

DC insiders are starting an internet campaign to get a 2008 bipartisan presidential ticket. WP

More on imprisoned Egyptian bloggers. WP


Bird Flu

Rome is hosting a large bird flu meeting. AP


Miscellaneous

3 armed boy to have surgery. BBC


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