A genetics ethics puzzler

From The Observer: Scientists are seeking permission to carry out experiments that would result in children being born with three biological parents. UK medical authorities say they will almost certainly approve the application in the next few weeks.

Froogle crosses the pond

From the Beeb: "US internet giant Google has launched its shopping price comparison website Froogle in the UK, putting it head to head with rivals such as Kelkoo."

Huzzah!

Have finally sorted out my home office network so both Windows machine and eMac can connect to the Net. The bad news: Safari browser doesn't seem to speak Blogger, so while I'm posting this from the eMac, there's none of the WYSIWYG HTML editor functions, although the spelling and upload image buttons are there.

More on Clusty

Had another click or two on Clusty and realised that while news junkies will go for the clustered news section, gossip fans have not been left out.

Clusty - terrible name, but worth a look

Clusty, from apparently profitable Vivisimo, is the latest brand to give Google a run for its money. Not sure about the overall look-and-feel, but news fiends will find the clustered news section of interest.

Cyberchondria - A pop health story if ever there was one

From the UK Indy

Warning: medical websites damage your health - Health obsessives will be breaking out in a sweat when they read the latest research: browsing medical websites can be bad for you.