Scotch Tape: You Can Now Check For Tumors At Home

So it seems that everyday Scotch tape, when used in conjunction with a vacuum chamber (because we all have one of those lying around) can emit x-rays. Neat right? If you have cancer....IN SPACE (echo echo echo). Check out the story here.

Thanks to Emily for the tip.

How Progressive! DOJ Upholds DOMA

The Department of Justice issued a brief defending the Defense of Marriage Act. I thought this administration was supposed to be the opposite of W. Comparing gay marriage to that of an "uncle and niece"? That's classy.