Today in Science

Stem Cells

Senate to debate stem cell bill this week. WP, NYT, Reuters, AP, AP Senate Majority Leader Frist predicts it will pass. Reuters

Scientists refute claims made by a Senate science advisor who is against the stem cell bill. WP


Nature

An earthquake in Indonesian spawned a killer tsunami. LiveScience.com, AP, AP


Space

Space shuttle to return today. CBC, NYT, Reuters, BBC


Animals

Vulture populations worldwide are endangered. Guardian


Cancer

A new blood test may provide early detection of lung cancer. Reuters


HIV/AIDS

The G8 wants more funding for AIDS. AP, AP But some say it is still not enough. Reuters


Health

Diabetes may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. NYT


Technology

Apple and Microsoft may both be planning new MP3 players. Reuters

HP has developed a tiny wireless chip that may be put in almost anything. Reuters, BBC


Education

Study shows that public schools are roughly equal to private schools in performance. NYT


Bird Flu

42nd Indonesian dies from bird flu. Reuters, AP, AP


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