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By mikethemadbiologist on August 26, 2010.

Finally, some sun. Let's celebrate with some links. Science:

Russia launches inquiry into Pavlovsk seed bank after Twitter campaign: President Dmitry Medvedev orders immediate inquiry into potential destruction of world's oldest seed bank
Sinus infections: what we do and don't know
'Women are getting more beautiful' - Getting the story right
Firefighter discovers 3-foot alligator crossing Brockton street

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State of the Economy
Reframing the Estate Tax
Hangover Theory At The Fed
An Infrastructure Perfect Storm: New York Trains Shut Down En Masse
A peek behind the scenes: Jobs

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