Today in Science

Stem Cells

President Bush vetoes stem cell bill. Reuters, NYT, WP, BBC, Guardian, ScienceNOW, AP, ROBBLOG

House vote to override Bush's veto falls short. AP, AP

Scientists say Bush is "out of touch" on stem cell issue. BBC


HIV/AIDS

The Gates Foundation donates $287 million to development of an AIDS vaccine. NYT, BBC, AL Jazeera, AP, AP, LAT, Guardian


Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Toyota to sell plug-in hybrids. CSM

Super fast, super expensive electric car unveiled. NYT

Simple changes in India and China have cut greenhouse emissions. NG


Science

Another poor funding year anticipated for NIH in 2007. ScienceNOW


Animals

Scientists want a new world organization to combat loss of biodiversity. BBC, Reuters, Guardian


Nature

New rift in Africa/Arabia tectonic plates may eventually form a new ocean. BBC, LiveScience.com, NG


Drugs

Alzheimer's patch may be on the way. AP, AP


Cancer

Proteins that keep the cornea clear of blood vessel may be used to fight cancer. LiveScience.com


Health

San Francisco is moving closer to universal health care. AP, AP

Judge: Wal-Mart does not have to spend more on their employees' health insurance in Maryland. NYT, WP, AP, AP


Space

China wants to explore Mars. Reuters


Technology

HD camcorder from Sony. Reuters


Education

Republican lawmakers announce $100 million school voucher plan for low income students. WP, NYT, AP, AP


Bird Flu

Scientists confirm 42nd Indonesian bird flu death. AP


Miscellaneous

Amnesty International says Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo! violate human rights by siding with China against dissidents. AP, AP, Reuters

The Indian government is blocking some blogs. WSJ, BBC


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