Today in Science

Health

Commercially bagged, fresh spinach may be harboring pathogenic E. coli. WP, AP, Reuters

DDT may make a comeback to fight malaria. AP


Science

The first tree genome has been sequenced. Nature


Cancer

Vitamin D may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer. AP


Space

Dwarf planet named. Reuters

Extra-solar, low-density planet discovered – largest ever. Reuters, ScienceNOW, NG


Climate Change/Global Warming/Alternative Energy

2006 hottest year on record. LiveScience.com

The Bush administration to cut funds for 2 renewable energy sources. CSM

Tidal energy off of Oregon is promising. CSM


Technology

Electronic voting to get worse before it gets better. WP

MS iPod, Zune info. AP


Miscellaneous

Genetically engineered rice under scrutiny. Reuters


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