In the news...

I like the "health and science" news the best. Informative, interesting, and more cheerful in general.

BACTERIA MAKE HIGH-DEFINITION IMAGES
Light-sensitive bacteria can produce a "biological film" to take high-resolution photographs.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/11/23/bacteria-film051123.html

PHYSICIAN SELLS BENEFITS OF WEIGHT-LOSS BALLOON
A doctor in Montreal has introduced a balloon device to help people who are obese to lose weight temporarily. The procedure has its detractors as well as advocates.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/11/22/stomach-balloon051122.html

SCIENTISTS UNCOVER HOW PUFFER FISH RESIST OWN TOXIN
Puffer fish have evolved the ability to withstand the deadly poison they produce.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/11/22/puffer-fish051122.html