Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 6/9/2006 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 6/9/2006

Five issues, insights and observations shaping our perspective. Sponsored by "Krakatoa" on Discovery Channel.

Ask A ScienceBlogger, Round Five: All the Answers.
The bloggers chime in on the brain drain, which isn’t really a brain drain so much as a slowing of the brain influx. Speak, wise ScienceBloggers.
And Now, the HPV Vaccine
The highly anticipated vaccine makes its stunning FDA approved debut, but will it live up to the hype?
Can journals game the impact factor system?
Everyone’s always trying to beat the system and become better known and respected. Do you agree? If so, link to Seed articles. That’ll show ‘em.
Conservatives Against Intelligent Design: The Petition
Pro-science conservatives, this is your calling!
HOW TO - Build your own band aid fuel cell
This dude was told, “The fuel cell, offers a cure, not a Band-Aid.” Oh, is that so?

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Originally published June 8, 2006

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