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Juan Mendez Invokes Carl Sagan While Leading Arizona House Of Representatives Pre-Session Prayer

"The Phoenix New Times reports that Mendez, who is an atheist, changed the course of the event held prior to the House of Representatives' afternoon session. He asked lawmakers to refrain from bowing their heads and instead to view their surroundings."

#Atheism #Politics #Religion #U.S.A.

Alligator Stem Cells Offer Hope for Tooth Regeneration in Humans

"An international team of scientists led by Prof Cheng-Ming Chuong from the University of Southern California has discovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, pave the way for tooth regeneration in people."

#Health #Science

Senate report shows Apple avoided billions in taxes on foreign income

"A new Senate report shows that Apple has been employing potentially sketchy business methods to avoid heavier tax burdens. According to the investigation, the company dodged billions in potential taxes on $44 billion in foreign income during the past four years."

#Corruption #Money #Politics #U.S.A.

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