http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depressive_realism

Apparently, the idea that depressed people have a more accurate view of reality is sufficiently popular that it has a name. How depressing.

This is really cool stuff ( Read more... )

Contamination of cotton swabs leads to false DNA tests. Wacky hijinx ensue.

OBAMA: It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak ( Read more... )

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/26793903/the_big_takeover/print

http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSTRE52806E20090309

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7a110fa6-0219-11de-8199-000077b07658.html

Researchers have found a correlate to Alzheimer's in embryonic development ( link.) In addition to the promise this may have for finding cures and treatments, it offers a chance for me to get on a soapbox ( Read more... )

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/news/20090127p2a00m0na012000c.html

"I don't have a blowfish chef's license. This was the first time I had served it raw," he said. "I've never eaten it before myself, but I heard it was good, so I served

http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSTRE50P6Y120090126

Based on twin studies, genetics predict not just how many friends you have, but how well they know each other. Curious. And a little creepy, in a free-will sort of way.