I am getting on a plane today, so here is some interesting reading from throughout the web to tide you over til tomorrow:
The Neurophilosopher has a fascinating article on how parasites affect the behavior of their hosts, sometimes even burrowing into their brains -- just like pod people!!!
The Scientist on a scientific approach to diversity programs.
The Economist on the floundering European climate change abatement program, and an appeal for the legalization of kidney sales.
Science Fiction Book Club has the top 50 best science fiction books of the last 50 years.
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