A look at today’s science and health policy news…a little late today:
Raytheon Reaches Key Milestone On NASA Glory Space Program
SpaceMart- Testing has finished for a sensor that would help NASA better understand how aerosols contribute to global climate change.
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Volunteers asked to help find dead spacecraft on Mars
New Scientist- NASA is inviting the public to help search high-resolution images for signs for the Mars Polar Lander, which went missing after landing in 1999.
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Together, we can reduce illiteracy
Indianapolis Star- One out of five adults in Indianapolis is functionally illiterate. With health care costs for an average illiterate adult four times the national average, this is an educational, health, economic, and family issue.
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FBI Fears Counterfeit Networking Equipment Could Compromise Security
nformation Week- The FBI has discovered that counterfeit networking equipment could have compromised security in the military and other sensitive agencies.
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Court finds balance in water controversy
Miami Herald- The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that judges should show proper deference to the US Army Corp of Engineers when they rule against mining permits.
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Engineering by Scientists on Embryo Stirs Criticism
NY Times- As researchers create what is thought to be the first engineered human embryo, critics immediately brand it as a step towards ‘designer babies.’
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FAA Funding Back Off Track
Aviation Week- Key senators renewed talks on a bill that would extend the current FAA’s authorization after the Senate failed to act on comprehensive longer-term legislation.
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California officials defends auto emissions plan
mLive.com- the chair of the California Air resources Board told automotive engineers that California’s plan would increase the variety of alternative, fuel-efficient vehicles and give the industry time and flexibility to meet standards.
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When burning gas is good for the planet
New Scientist- Researchers argue that farmers and rural families could slash their energy costs by harvesting natural gas from rotting manure.
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DOE Report: Wind Could Power 20 Percent of US Grid by 2030
Wired- A DOE report says that with hefty investments, it would be possible to scale up wind energy production to provide 20% of the US electrical grid.
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U.S. clears heparin with tighter testing
Washington Times (AP)- US officials say that US supply of the blood thinner, heparin, is now safe because of tighter testing.
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Corn Prices Rise, Pitting Chickens Against Ethanol
Washington Post- The chicken industry, along with livestock producers are hoping to stop the diversion of corn for ethanol production this year.
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John McCain’s energy policy
Oregonian- Whether or not McCain’s energy plan is ambitions enough, it is clear that he will be the anti-Bush when it comes to global warming and alternative energy policy.
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McCain Differs With Bush on Climate Change
NY Times- McCain distanced himself from President Bush as he called for mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Congress Divided on Energy Plan
CBS News (AP)- A rundown of the Democratic and Republican energy proposals.
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