Today in Science

Cancer

Panel recommends cervical cancer vaccination for girls as young as 11, some conservative groups oppose the recommendation. Reuters, WP, NYT, CBC, LAT, AP, AP


Space

Shuttle cleared for important launch tomorrow. Reuters, CSM, NG


Stem Cells

The Senate will (probably) vote on stem cell funding next month. (It has been a while since I have shown this so enjoy.) Reuters, WP, AP, AP


Animals

Ants have an “internal pedometer” to remember distances. BBC, LiveScience.com, ScienceNOW, NG

Experiments show empathy in mice. CBC


Health

It has come to this: toys may be made heavier to help children burn more calories. (But what happens when these super-strong children rise up against us?) AP, AP

New York City may raise smoking age to 21. AP, AP

Complete fraud who wrote a book about “natural cures” writes another book full of bull$#!#. AP, AP


Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Did climate change fuel the recent East coast storms? Reuters

A massive influx of glacial water into the Atlantic Ocean 8,000 years ago caused a European Ice Age. LiveScience.com


Technology

Microsoft delays Office 2007 release. Reuters, NYT, AP, AP

Pro-Palestinian hackers are attacking Israeli web sites to protest the hostilities in Gaza. Al Jazeera

Crooked landlords scam online hotel room bookers. AP, AP


Miscellaneous

Talking on a cell phone while driving is as dangerous as being drunk. Reuters, BBC, Guardian

Stolen laptop with Veteran’s data turned in to FBI. WP, NYT, Reuters, AP, AP


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