Today in Science

Space

Next shuttle launch set for July 1, safety concerns linger. NYT, LAT, WP, CNN, BBC, Guardian, AP, AP

First satellite for Kazakhstan in orbit. Reuters, BBC, AP, AP

China wants a man on the moon by 2024. Reuters


Health

Scientists develop new rapid test for genetic defects in embryos. Reuters, BBC, Reuters, Nature, Guardian

Synthetic blood vessels? LiveScience.com

Download a personal trainer. NYT


Science

Ethical issues involved with mixing human and animal cells in the lab discussed. AP, AP


Animals

Interview about Bruno the German Bear. Der Spiegel

Pro-whaling nations vote for resumption of commercial whaling but come up short. WP, AP, AP, BBC, Reuters


Cancer

This article is about how DNA testing can identify individuals with high risk of certain cancers and the extreme preventative measures they can take. (For example, having their stomachs removed.) AP, AP

Philip Morris executive wants tobacco to be regulated by the FDA. NYT


HIV/AIDS

New class of HIV drugs carry serious side effects. AP


Climate Change

CEO of BP talks about global warming, etc. Der Spiegel


Technology

Microsoft is making rival for iPod, iTunes. Reuters

Data mining experts wonder how NSA program may be effective. WP


Education

Student loan interest rates set to rise. WP

"Teach for America" Program is drawing top talent. AP, AP


Politics

Possible compromise on net neutrality legislation. Reuters


Miscellaneous

North Korea prepares for missile test. WP, LAT, AP, AP


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