It's very hard to squeeze a president and his entourage, plus visitors, into Back Bay. It's not too crowded for some links though. Science:
The Earth Microbiome Project
Human Ancestors Hunted by Prehistoric Beasts
The unconscious expert
14 amazingly cool research facilities
Other:
DCCC Abandoning Weak Members Who Followed Their Awful Advice For Two Years
What's the Matter With Kids These Days?
Financial Institutions
Gutsy Goats Caught Scaling Super-Steep Dam (Pics)
Guest Post: Tim Geithner's Magical Mystery Tour Of TARP Propaganda Has Little Use For Truth