Ablogalypse Now

Bob Dylan Was Right

Everybody must get stoned.

Mutant Mice Can Regrow Organs

I don't know what's creepier, the genetically altered mice that can  regrow severed/destroyed limbs and organs like a salamander, or the scientists who sliced, diced and amputated all kinds of shit to see what would grow back and what wouldn't.

Anti-aging Hormone ID'd in Mice May Help Humans

Scientists have discovered an anti-aging hormone in mice that may one day lead to a vaccination that adds another 20-30 years to your life.

Earth Narrowly Averts Mass Extinction

We just missed it by 10 light years, give or take...not to worry though, we've still got the bird flu and global warming to look forward to...fuck it, bring on baseball season!

Lawsuit: US Pollution Threatens Inuit Existence

My cynical response to this is, "Threatening their existence? What the fuck?.....Over? Is this really news? After all, crippling traditional cultures has historically been one of the few things this nation has truly excelled at."

But seriously folks, the plight of the Inuit truly is a tragedy. Learn more about it at Democracy Now.

Preparing for Captain Trips

The World Health Organization has apparently devised a strategy for dealing with the next global flu pandemic.

Missile Shield a Bust, Scientists Say

A group of independent scientists has recently confirmed what most thinking people have known for quite some time, George Dubya's pet missile shield project is not workable and will keep us about as safe as a sky-based shield made out of spit and toilet paper.

Look for the Bush-appointed Union of Flat Earth Scientists to refute these claims within the next few days.

Rover Mission Extended Through September

NASA has approved an additional $15 million to keep the Spirit and Opportunity rovers rolling through September.

Mars Rover Update

Quickly approaching the end of its primary mission, NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered further evidence of water near the Gusev Crater landing site.