Links 5/13/11

By mikethemadbiologist on May 13, 2011.

We have sun! Even if only for a day. Let's celebrate with some links. Science:

Changes afoot at NSF's MCB
At least one of these Horseshoe Crabs is very confused
Orlando breakthrough destroys sewage, produces power
NSF, feasibility and impact

Other:

"Mediscare" And The Conventional Wisdom
Ancient Egypt: The First Pyramid
Progressive media, labor unions, and Boeing
Goodbye Forever! Also: No More War, Please
The History of "LIFO"
It's Time to Break Up AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Time Warner and the Rest of the Telecoms
Cruel and Unusual Budget
Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Dead, Vader Says

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