Links 7/29/11

By mikethemadbiologist on July 29, 2011.

Links for you. Science:

Scientists Retract Report on Predicting Longevity
On idiocy
Genome data sharing goes global - how not to let the most selfish publish the sexy bits
Annals of Stupidity Update-More on the GOP Hates Science beat

Other:

The Burger Economy
It is the official position of this blog that Jesus Loves Manatees.
Bonfire of the Manatees (I like manatees)
"One of the easiest ways to differentiate an economist from almost anyone else in society"
When Patents Attack
The Price is...ummm....errrr.... Wrong (Part 2)
The Souls of White Folk
The Only Social Security Reform Worth Considering: Raising the Ceiling on Income Subject to It
Profiles in Un-courage
Doing and Other Options at the Stanford School of Education
How States Could Ban Abortion With 'Roe' Still Standing

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