This Week in Science
Miscellaneous
Cuban President Fidel Castro temporarily relinquishes power to undergo surgery for intestinal bleeding. Miami Herald, BBC, Reuters, WP, AP, AP, LAT, TOKOTAKIYA
Taiwan looks to secure oil from Chad. DPA
Iran and Japan put finishing touches on $2 billion dollar oil deal. DPA
Researchers say that over 25% of the world’s population is infected with a cat parasite that can cause personality changes. UPI, LiveScience.com
NGO: Coke and Pepsi in India contain pesticides. BBC, Reuters
HIV/AIDS
HIV reservoirs in the gut survive anti-retroviral drugs. BBC, CBC, Reuters
New drug for resistant HIV approved. UPI
Weather
Tropical storm Chris is now a tropical depression. (Don’t count it out yet.) Reuters, AP, AP
It was frickin’ hot! Reuters, WP, WP
112 dead in France from record heat. Reuters, AP, AP
Here is a news flash: it is worse to be fat when it is hot. AP, AP
Number of hurricanes forecast for this year is reduced. NG, Reuters, AP
Environment
Israeli bombing has caused oil spills in Lebanon. BBC, NG, AP
Evolution
Pro-evolution politicians take over Kansas State Board of Education. NYT, WP, AP, AP
Health
Scientists have found a way to reverse muscular dystrophy in mice. BBC
Researchers have developed a vaccine that blocks weight gain in rats. BBC, Reuters, ScienceNOW, LAT
9/11 first responders show lung damage. BBC, LAT, WP (scroll down)
Sen. John Kerry calls for healthcare coverage for all Americans by 2012. AP, AP
Drinking is good for you. (In moderation people!) LAT
Cancer
Doctors say the new cervical cancer vaccine should be given to men and women. Reuters
Space
The Atlantis space shuttle is moving to the launch pad. AP
Science
Invisibility may be possible. Reuters
Drugs
The FDA may allow over the counter sales of “Plan B” to women over 18. WP, Reuters, NYT, AP, AP
Bird Flu
Experiments show that a bird flu pandemic may be less likely than previously thought. LAT, ScienceNOW, AP
Climate Change/Alternative Energy
Increased temperature = increased air conditioner use = increased CO2 = increased temperature = we’re screwed. LiveScience.com
Technology
AOL is cutting 1/4 of it’s workforce (5,000 jobs). WP, AP, AP, NYT
Politics
Fate of FDA head nominee is tied to “Plan B” status. AP, NYT, Reuters, UPI
Bill in the Senate would create searchable database of all government spending. WP
People do not listen to information that is counter to their beliefs. WP
Categories: Science news, Science, News
Cuban President Fidel Castro temporarily relinquishes power to undergo surgery for intestinal bleeding. Miami Herald, BBC, Reuters, WP, AP, AP, LAT, TOKOTAKIYA
Taiwan looks to secure oil from Chad. DPA
Iran and Japan put finishing touches on $2 billion dollar oil deal. DPA
Researchers say that over 25% of the world’s population is infected with a cat parasite that can cause personality changes. UPI, LiveScience.com
NGO: Coke and Pepsi in India contain pesticides. BBC, Reuters
HIV/AIDS
HIV reservoirs in the gut survive anti-retroviral drugs. BBC, CBC, Reuters
New drug for resistant HIV approved. UPI
Weather
Tropical storm Chris is now a tropical depression. (Don’t count it out yet.) Reuters, AP, AP
It was frickin’ hot! Reuters, WP, WP
112 dead in France from record heat. Reuters, AP, AP
Here is a news flash: it is worse to be fat when it is hot. AP, AP
Number of hurricanes forecast for this year is reduced. NG, Reuters, AP
Environment
Israeli bombing has caused oil spills in Lebanon. BBC, NG, AP
Evolution
Pro-evolution politicians take over Kansas State Board of Education. NYT, WP, AP, AP
Health
Scientists have found a way to reverse muscular dystrophy in mice. BBC
Researchers have developed a vaccine that blocks weight gain in rats. BBC, Reuters, ScienceNOW, LAT
9/11 first responders show lung damage. BBC, LAT, WP (scroll down)
Sen. John Kerry calls for healthcare coverage for all Americans by 2012. AP, AP
Drinking is good for you. (In moderation people!) LAT
Cancer
Doctors say the new cervical cancer vaccine should be given to men and women. Reuters
Space
The Atlantis space shuttle is moving to the launch pad. AP
Science
Invisibility may be possible. Reuters
Drugs
The FDA may allow over the counter sales of “Plan B” to women over 18. WP, Reuters, NYT, AP, AP
Bird Flu
Experiments show that a bird flu pandemic may be less likely than previously thought. LAT, ScienceNOW, AP
Climate Change/Alternative Energy
Increased temperature = increased air conditioner use = increased CO2 = increased temperature = we’re screwed. LiveScience.com
Technology
AOL is cutting 1/4 of it’s workforce (5,000 jobs). WP, AP, AP, NYT
Politics
Fate of FDA head nominee is tied to “Plan B” status. AP, NYT, Reuters, UPI
Bill in the Senate would create searchable database of all government spending. WP
People do not listen to information that is counter to their beliefs. WP
Categories: Science news, Science, News
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