Open Science Thread

This is what informed critical analysis of the Iraqi Lancet Study looks like. Contrast that thoughtful critique with the simplistic blathering put forth by the innumerate right-wing tinker-bell platoon.

• Amy Goodman inteviews one of the co-authors of the Lancet Study, Les Roberts, and discusses some of the methods used.
• The Darwin Awards 4: Intelligent Design is now available for preorder (Title release is Oct 24). BTW, if you glance through it, you might find a few science essays by yours truly and even a mention of Daily Kos (Full Disclosure).
• Mara Hvistendahl writes about the lovable Panda, "Even if it means cloning and "panda porn," China wants more bears."
• The Astronomy Picture of the Day reveals how the Hubble Telescope is finding candidate exo-solar planetary systems by the score using the new SWEEPS technique.
• Pandemic Flu Awareness Week continues at Flu Wiki. New cases of H5N1 have been reported in Egypt and Indonesia continues to smoulder. We remain poorly prepared, but citizen engagement is now the rage. -DemFromCT