Today in Science

Health

The 21st century may see 1 billion tobacco related deaths. CBC, AP, AP

Religious dieting growing in popularity. LAT

More newborns are being tested for disorders. AP, AP

Eating fish can protect against macular degeneration in the elderly. Reuters, AP, AP

A stroke in a particular part of the brain can eliminate addiction to cigarettes. Nature


HIV/AIDS

More research shows that circumcision can help prevent spread of AIDS. BBC, Reuters


Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Global warming could have profound negative effects on the wine industry. LiveScience.com, ScienceNOW, LAT, AP, AP


Technology

Google to start a large research facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NYT, AP, AP

103-inch TV! Reuters


Stem Cells

President Bush will probably veto any stem cell bill. (That ought to push him back below 30% approval. Way to take the pulse of the country.) AP, AP


Bird Flu

Bird flu vaccine ready for human trials. Guardian


Miscellaneous

Sleeps helps us to remember. CBC, Yahoo!

Congress to vote on banning internet gambling. LAT, AP, AP


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