Soundbites "This bill is unquestionably the most important step taken in this country to control greenhouse emissions since 1998, when the Clinton administration signed the Kyoto Protocol." New York Times leader on Californian legislation that would force car makers to limit carbon dioxide emissions (8 July) "None of us wants to be one of the eight … 51¶¯Âþ
Surfing for a satan bug THERE has never been an information explosion like it. Researchers have already deciphered the complete genetic blueprints for one insect, two mammals, dozens of bacteria and a staggering 833 viruses. And more genomes are on the way: the umpteen billions of letters of DNA code now sitting in computer databases are just the start. The … Opinion
Coming up trumps THERE'S not much Persi Diaconis can't do with a deck of cards. As well as the usual tricks, he can perform many of his own devising, and without a hint of boastfulness he declares that when he shuffles a deck – even with only one hand – the cards interleave in perfect sequence. But unlike … Features
Fat and fertile Female Fertility and the Body Fat Connection by Rose E. Frisch, University of Chicago Press, £13/$20, ISBN 0226265455 "YOU can never be too rich or too thin" is a quip often attributed to the famously skinny Wallis Simpson. But Rose Frisch is not laughing. For years, she's battled against both scientific prejudice and the fashion … Books & Arts
Feedback THOSE lucky enough to have visited the American Southwest or Mexico may have fond memories of tamales, the cornmeal-based staple of Mexican cuisine. One of Feedback's correspondents in New York City heard that you can now order tamales online from New Mexico, and decided to investigate. He clicked on SantaFeTamales.com , which offers several varieties … Regulars