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According to a recent survey, the era of "Big Science" has come to an end. Many Americans no longer view science as our nation's highest achievement, and interestingly, men tend to look more favorably upon science than women. [AP]Katie Prepares Princeton Grads For Harsh Reality • Laura Ling, Euna Lee To Go On Trial Thursday
Roxana Saberi Released From Iran • Transgender Woman's Marriage To Man Nullified
• American journalist Roxana Saberi arrived in Austria today and reunited with her parents after being released from prison in Iran. Her jail term was reduced to a two-year suspended sentence. • More »White House Gets Puppy-Proofed • Another Boy Commits Suicide After Homophobic Bullying
• The Obamas are facing the tough job of puppy-proofing the White House for new dog Bo. Also in presidential-pet news, artist Bob Staake's book, The First Pup, has yet to find a publisher. • More »Archbishop To Excommunicate All Who Aided Pregnant 9 Year Old • Manliest Men Live In Ohio
• Update: A Brazilian archbishop says that everyone who was involved in aiding the 9-year-old victim of abuse get an abortion will be excommunicated from the Catholic Church. • More »Women + Science + Blogging = Awesome
Check out this list of "The 50 Must-Read Bloggers" on women in science, with titles like See Jane Compute, Dr. Jekyll & Mrs. Hyde, and We Can Sleep Later. [Health Zone Blog, via FairerScience]Will Obama Help Women In Science?
Women in science are hoping Obama does more to support their female colleagues than his predecessor did. More »Contest Winner Could Turn Things Around For Women In Science
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