Another blow for those who think that childhood vaccines are to blame for autism. Three judges say scientific studies prove that a mercury-based preservative used in vaccines does not cause autism. Anti-vaccine groups claim they can't get a fair hearing because the federal court rulings come from government studies of a government-backed program. Source Link
Electronic books will find a new voice in the latest gadget from Apple. The makers of the new iPad tablet say the device will use voice technology to read aloud e-book files that can be downloaded. But authors may cry foul because they're not compensated for the spoken word translations of their works as they would be when an audio book is published. Source Link
Bracket sheets are filling up today as the field is now set for the NCAA Men's college basketball tournament. Top seeds Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and Syracuse will lead the way when regional match-ups get into full swing beginning Thursday. The March Madness culminates with the national championship game to be played in Indianapolis on April 5th. Source Link
