NASA clears space shuttle for liftoff Thursday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA managers on Tuesday cleared space shuttle Atlantis for liftoff in two days on a mission to deliver Europe's first permanent space laboratory to the International Space Station. feeds.reuters.com
Foes of Indian Point Begin Legal Battle
Opponents of the Indian Point nuclear power plants, including New York State, got their day in court on Monday, sort of. nytimes.com
David Challinor, Conservationist, Dies at 87
Dr. Challinor combined his career as a top scientific administrator at the Smithsonian Institution with an equally intense pursuit of excellence as a champion oarsman. nytimes.com
Debate rages over plastic bottle chemical's safety
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canada is moving to get rid of products with a chemical common in plastic baby bottles, the United States is expressing concern over its safety and some retailers are planning to stop selling these items. feeds.reuters.com