Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Science Headlines below the fold

Death panels work fine in Scotland.

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When good laws go bad: The Dodd-Frank law that prevents the US from buying "conflict minerals" has not only harmed the Congo, but allows China to buy up all the rare metals from there.

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Cosmic rays are the "x factor" in clouds.

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the latest invention: Seagull proof plastic bin bags.

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Space Station RIP?

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how an Ethiopian slave became a teacher in South Africa.

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The "we're all gonna die" post of the day: Birdflu is back...

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