Today in Science

HIV/AIDS

New drug for resistant HIV approved. UPI


Weather

Tropical storm Chris is weakening. (It has not yet reached the Gulf, however.) Reuters

Its frickin' hot! Reuters, WP, WP

African thunderstorms may tell us something about Atlantic hurricanes. NG


Bird Flu

7 more people in Indonesia may have bird flu. BBC, UPI


Cancer

Eating processed meat increases the risk of stomach cancer. CBC


Health

Researchers say that over 25% of the world's population is infected with a cat parasite that can cause personality changes. UPI

Protein integral in anaphylactic shock found in mice. Nature

Scientists have developed a test to determine a person's risk of developing dementia. BBC, CBC, Reuters

Breast-feeding has long lasting anti-anxiety effects. Reuters

Test can identify heart attack patients that will not be helped by CPR. AP, CBC, Reuters, UPI


Space

Japan wants to build a base on the moon by 2030. Nature

Distant star survives explosion of other, bigger star. Nature, BBC, Science


Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Increased oceanic acidity (from increased CO2 levels) is threatening aquatic species. LAT


Technology

AOL is moving to mostly free services. WP, NYT, LAT


Miscellaneous

NGO: Coke and Pepsi in India contain pesticides. BBC, Reuters


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