Science: The day may soon come when humans will be able to hibernate in suspended animation a la every other science fiction movie ever. [/.] The worrying part is the use of hydrogen sulfide as the primary agent, a chemical known for being fatal in dose of 100 ppm.
Not Science, but More Important: Microsoft withdraws support for a Washington bill that would "protect gays and lesbians from discrimination in employment, housing, banking, insurance, and other matters by adding sexual orientation to a state law which already bars discrimination". The bill was defeated yesterday, 25-24. Additional coverage at NY Times
