Top news for December 21, 2008

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Susan F. Wood, Who Quit F.D.A. Over Contraception Pill Delay, Dies at 66

With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions

A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity

Revolutionary Artificial Leaf Turns CO2 Into Valuable Fuels and Chemicals

Glowing Dark Tower Sparks New Stars in Scorpius

Reawakening Dormant Nerve Cells: Groundbreaking Neurotechnology Restores Motor Function in SMA

Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallized

A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences

How Much Does a Dog’s Breed Affect Its Health and Behavior?

Eating 30 Plants a Week: A Healthier Diet or Just a Gimmick?