Journal retracts study that claimed to make sperm (AP)
AP – The editor of a scientific journal that published a controversial paper claiming to have created human sperm from embryonic stem cells for the first time has retracted the study.
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Medvedev in Central Asia to bolster Russian clout (AFP)
AFP – President Dmitry Medvedev Friday opened a major Russian-owned hydroelectric plant in Tajikistan and was to attend a regional summit as Moscow seeks to firm its influence in the region.
Space Shuttle Endeavour to Land Today (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – The seven
astronauts aboard the shuttle Endeavour are hoping for clear skies over Florida
today as they prepare to land after a marathon flight to the International
Space Station.
China accepts 1st environment lawsuit against govt (AP)
AP – A court in southwest China has accepted the country’s first lawsuit filed by an environmental group against a local government, a member of the group said Friday.
Shuttle aims for Friday morning landing in Florida (AP)
AP – Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts are aiming for a landing back in Florida.
China IPhone Pictures Posted on News Site (PC World)
PC World – A Chinese news Web site has posted pictures that it claims show the iPhone model being tested for release in China, adding to expectations that the phone will launch there soon.
Mobile Phone Shipments Drop 11 Percent in Q2, IDC Says (PC World)
PC World – The worldwide mobile phone market remained weak in the second quarter despite some encouraging signs in smartphone shipments, market researcher IDC said Thursday.
‘Suicide’ Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice (HealthDay)
HealthDay – THURSDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with “suicide” genes
slowed ovarian tumor growth in mice and may one day offer a way to treat
late-stage ovarian cancer in women, U.S. scientists say.
NY taxpayers to pay donors for stem cell studies (AP)
AP – Hanqi Miao said she wanted to donate her eggs to help infertile couples reproduce, but she acknowledged the money is good, too: She said she’ll be paid about $5,000.
LG Introduces Ultra-Slim LCD TVs (PC World)
PC World – At LGâs fifth annual summer line show in New York City, the company introduced two new HDTV lines, the SL80 and SL90. Both caught my attention for their attention to design.
Motorola Q2 Sales Down Across the Board (PC World)
PC World – Sales fell at all three divisions of Motorola in the second quarter, though the ailing communications company posted a profit based on special accounting items.