Links for you. Science:

Some thoughts on today’s Ion World announcements
Droppings
How Invasive Snakes Have Turned Guam Into a Spider-Infested Horror Show
In a Setback, Sanofi’s Dengue Fever Vaccine Falls Short of Its Goal
Sequestration Would Cut U.S. Science Budgets By 8.2%, White House Estimates (austerioeroticism at work. WHEEE!!!)

Other:

5 So-Called Liberal Pundits Who Are Attacking Teachers
Hard facts behind union, board dispute
Apple’s optimal product failure rate
Training New Doctors
TREATING BENGHAZI LIKE BAIN
Mitt doesn’t realize that the median income is actually less than Rafalca’s yearly tax break (Rafalca is the Romney’s dressage competition horse)
Nicholas Kristof Didn’t Join Colleagues To Back NYT Overseas Employees in Union Fight
Not. A. President.
What the Teachers Are Fighting for at the Chicago Strike
ARE TODAY’S REPUBLICANS LIARS OR SOMETHING ELSE?
The Hollow Flimflammery of David Brooks
Myths vs. Facts in the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
What Does Moody’s Mean If It Downgrades U.S. Debt?
We Need a Warby Parker for Mattresses
The Right Wing Plan To Dismantle Public Schools Is Working