Today in Science

Climate Change/Alternative Energy

The Supreme Court will hear a case requesting that the EPA label CO2 a pollutant. CSM, WP, BBC, ScienceNOW, AP, AP

More glaciers will melt in the near future. WP

Scientists have developed different ideas to reduce global warming. NYT


Animals

People are upset over the killing of Bruno the German bear. Der Spiegel, BBC

Here is another recap of his exploits. Der Spiegel

Species of snake with chameleon-like skin discovered. Reuters, BBC, AP, AP

The US and other countries are leading a fight to keep commercial whaling illegal. WP

A change in blood sugar levels in relocated Rhinos may lead to more male than female offspring. ScienceNOW


HIV/AIDS

Washington, DC is promoting broad HIV testing, estimates high number of HIV-positive residents. WP, BBC, WP


Health

Coffee may reduce the risk of diabetes. Reuters


Technology

EU to rule against Microsoft in anti-trust case. FT, Reuters, BBC


Stem Cells

Disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist to restart his work in a new lab. Reuters


Bird Flu

Borders probably will not close during bird flu epidemic. AP, AP


Miscellaneous

Study: Men with many older brothers more likely to be homosexual due to conditions in the womb. WP, BBC, AP, AP, CBC, Reuters, LAT, Guardian

1200+ pound man in Mexico has lost 200 pounds. AP, AP

More on Warren Buffet and the Gates Foundation. WP, Reuters, Der Spiegel, AP, AP


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