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Stem Cells

Scientists have grown stem cell populations from single cells removed from an embryo without destroying it. WP, NYT, BBC, CBC, Reuters, LiveScience.com, ScienceNOW, NG


Drugs

Over the counter "Plan B" is getting closer. WP, Reuters


HIV/AIDS

Researchers find protein that depresses the immune system in HIV patients, targeting it may boost the patient’s immune function. CBC

Members of India's Parliament are woefully ill-informed about HIV. Reuters


Space

Eight is enough: Pluto is officially no longer a planet. Reuters, BBC


Technology

Apple settles patent lawsuit for $100M. WP, AP, Reuters, BBC


Education/Evolution

This is bull$#!#: Evolution has been removed as a major qualifying for federal education grants for low-income students. NYT

Prebiotic chemistry discovered in interstellar clouds. (Read this, it is really cool.) CSM


Weather

Debby will probably become a hurricane. NYT


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