Today in Science

[I'm going to start crossposting my regular ROBBLOG "Today in Science" feature here as well. Please let me know what you think.] Politics Science issues like stem cells and climate change are going to be high priority in new Democratic Congress. CSM Environment Democratic Congress unlikely to allow expanded offshore drilling. NYT Science Humorous names for genes discovered in fruit flies do not translate well to the clinic. NYT Animals Panda porn: what an age we live in. Reuters Cancer Manipulating immune cells can help fight melanoma. BBC, Guardian Firefighters have a higher risk of developing certain cancers. BBC HIV/AIDS Life expectancy with HIV has increased. NYT Health Doctors can use Google to help with diagnoses. BBC, CBC Children may have hardening arteries. Reuters Climate Change/Global Warming/Alternative Energy Kyoto countries are looking to extend the pact. Reuters Storm surge barriers may be needed to protect New York City. CSM Stem Cells Stem cells used to treat diabetes in mice. BBC And to restore sight in mice. WP Miscellaneous Accurate scientific facts are finding their way into TV shows. LAT Artificial stomach created. BBC Categories: Science news, Science, News