I see that I haven't posted in a while, so I'll post some interesting links:0

1001 fun things to do with liquid nitrogen. I love playing with liquid nitrogen. Pity I don't have a good source any more.

Squid bothering divers off the coast of California.

Bird in hand pictures. A variety of species photographed on someone's hand.

Sea creatures used to monitor ocean conditions. Wow. Kind of like the monitors they are putting on pigeons. Elegant way to obtain data.

Biometric science seeks to avert identity crisis.

Sudafed does work. I wish they would stop keeping it behind the pharmacy counter (OK, I know why they do that).

Mad cow protein aids creation of brain cells. Who would have thought?

Early California: A killing field.. So much for the "peaceful interaction with nature" model of native american life.

Vinegar increases killing power of bleach. Interesting.

Organic diets lower children's exposure to two common pesticides. No big surprise there!

Pesticide risks for children. Related to above.

And, finally for you harried authors out there:
Booker winner's robot brainwave may spell the end of the book tour. I know how much fun I had traveling on business. If only they could develop such a thing for technical service...