Today in Science

Terrorism

Liquid explosives are hard to screen for. NYT

And they are easy to get and use. NYT, WP


Climate Change/Global Warming/Alternative Energy

Greenland's glaciers are melting 3 times faster than they were just 2 years ago. BBC, ScienceNOW, NG

Lack of increased snowfall in the Southern Hemisphere may portend a more rapid rise in sea level. Nature

More US state and local officials are moving to cut greenhouse gas emissions without waiting for the Federal government. WP


Science

Emory researchers start new gene mapping project. (A guy I know too, how exciting.) AP, Nature


Cancer

Contagious cancer found in dogs. WP, LiveScience.com, ScienceNOW, Nature


HIV/AIDS

Indian AIDS patients can not afford second line drug therapy. Reuters


Health

Alzheimer's: Scientists discover molecular pathway that normally cleans up amyloid plaques in the brain. AP


Technology

The PC turns 25. BBC, LiveScience.com


Evolution

The US trails other countries in understanding of biology, especially acceptance of evolution. LiveScience.com, NG


Politics

Federal and Connecticut authorities are investigating the crash of Senator Joe Lieberman's website on the eve of his primary. AP


Weather

A weak el Nino may form this year. Reuters


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