Today in Science

Bird Flu

Chinese scientists say 2003 SARS death was actually due to bird flu, then ask for report to be withdrawn. NYT, Reuters, AP, AP

Indonesian family died of human-to-human spread bird flu. AP, AP

Statins may fight bird flu. Reuters


Science

Stephen Hawking to publish paper on the origins of the universe. Nature


Nature

Southern San Andreas fault is due for a major earthquake. CBC, Nature, NG, Reuters, AP, AP

President Bush returns national parks to policy of conservation ahead of human access. CSM, NG, WP, AP, AP


Cancer

Breast implants do not increase risk of breast cancer. Reuters


Health

Over 14% of Americans did not have health insurance last year. Reuters

Condoms shown to protect against cervical cancer causing virus. NYT, AP, AP

New diabetes drugs have booming market. NYT

Vasectomies can cause damage to sperm. BBC, Reuters


Space

Despite concerns, NASA safety chief will not appeal shuttle launch date. Reuters, WP, NYT, AP, AP

Magnetism, along with gravity, contribute to the attractive force of black holes. NG


Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Biomass looks to replace oil to fuel the nation. (Nebraska to be the new Saudi Arabia.) WP

"“Clean energy"” tax on oil to be voted on in California. Reuters


Technology

AT&T decides it owns you. Reuters


Education

I have been waiting for this: ACLU files suit over Miami-Dade school system ban on children'’s book about Cuba. NYT


Evolution

67 academies of science urge teachers and parent to teach facts of evolution to children. CBC, BBC


Miscellaneous

Satellites are being used to monitor human rights violations around the world. CSM

Ancestry.com announces it has census records from 1790-1930 online. AP, AP


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