Good news and a good laugh

Science is our friend:

Mutant viruses order quantum dots – Virii force the dots into ordered structures which will eventually allow them to be used in circuits that are far smaller than anything possible with optical or electron beam lithography.

From Fields to Factories: Plant-Based Materials Replace Oil-Based Plastics, Polyesters. Uses include packagin materials and even drink cups at McDonalds.

Using Robotics, Researchers Give Upgrade to Lowly Rats – Bionic rats towards what end?

The Hilarious:

Bush Declares Judiciary ‘Crisis’ – Politicians have an amazing ability to selective experience reality. When Clinton was president and the Republicans controlled the Senate, he couldn’t get a judicial nomination out of committee, leading to the vast majority of the current vacancies, but now that Bush faces similar circumstances he feels free to blame the Democrats. What a doofus we elected!