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By mikethemadbiologist on June 27, 2010.

Two weekend days with sun? NEVAH! Let's celebrate with some links. Science:

Cricket farm wiped out by fast moving virus
Do they have an app for hand sanitizer? Demo iPads at city Apple stores are crawling with bacteria
Baby's first bacteria depend on route of delivery
Many dramatic research results rely on the reports of survey respondents, who are prone to error, exaggeration, and misperception. Is there any place for self-reported results in science?
Vultures use twigs to gather wool for nests

Other:

Let the Medicare physician payment cuts take effect
Today in the Gulf
Centrist and clueless
Louisiana Police Pull Over Activist at Behest of BP

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