Today in Science

Climate Change/Alternative Energy

Area off of the Oregon coast is so low in oxygen that aquatic animals can not survive there. NYT, AP, NG


Environment

Years of Castro have not damaged the Cuban environment. NG


HIV/AIDS

Kenya identifies inexpensive ways to reduce the spread of AIDS. NYT


Health

Bush administration to set standards for federally funded health care providers. WP

The country's Governors are working to deal with Medicaid. AP

Parts of India are banning Coke and Pepsi from schools after finding high levels of pesticides in the drinks. Reuters

Years of taking birth control does not reduce fertility. DPA

Honey may be more effective than antibiotics at treating certain wounds. DPA


Space

New data show that the "Universe may be bigger and older" than previously thought. LAT


Technology

Google to introduce video ads from Viacom. NYT, AP, Reuters

New Google feature will warn users of websites with spyware, etc. BBC


Bird Flu

Possible 55th Indonesian bird flu case found. DPA


Weather

Tropical storm Chris downgraded to a tropical depression. AP


Miscellaneous

List of 50 most dangerous US cities released. LiveScience.com


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