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By mikethemadbiologist on April 29, 2011.

Gave a talk today. Think it went well. Celebrating with links! Science:

Sciparenting and expectations
Fire ants assemble into living waterproof rafts
Ancient DNA: Curse of the Pharaoh's DNA

Other:

Ohio Republicans unhappy Republicans did what Republicans do
Don't leave the city. (Sadly, I think the author will be right)
Boomarang-rang
It's A Tradition
Deportation Halted for Some Students as Lawmakers Seek New Policy (sometimes we manage to stop sucking)
Risk Springs Eternal
Canada's Health Care: An Alternate Universe
The Special Doctor-Patient Relationship

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