Top news for December 21, 2008

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Second Canadian scientist alleges brain illness investigation was shut down

New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Even Faster in the Ocean Than Paper

The J Chain Enigma: Evolutionary Origin of Mysterious Immune System Molecule

Rethinking Earth’s Timeline: New Research Reveals That Fresh Water Emerged 500 Million Years Sooner Than Previously Thought

An Odd Rock in a Box Gets Linked to a Shooting Star That Fell 54 Years Ago

How Pet Care Became a Big Business

Recluse Spider Season Is a Myth

Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation (photo)

Out-of-Body Experiences Have a Surprising Effect on Some People

550 Million-Year-Old “Lost Years” Fossil Challenges Current Evolutionary Theories