It's a sunny Saturday here. If you're stuck inside, here are some links. Science:
Cocaine detectors for parents are a terrible idea: Nearly being arrested for drug smuggling provided me with an excellent introduction to the problem of false positives
The Revolution Will Not be Blogged, Either
The truth about vaccines and toxins: less aluminum than breast milk
Who are you calling a boffin? What do the public think scientists are like? And what do stereotypes matter anyway?
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Anyone Wanna Blame The People In Charge?
Epiphany
The Internet Can't Kill College Journalism
People Who Make Too Much Money
Today Is The Fourth Anniversary Of An Enormous Opportunity
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