Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Science, environment and health news from the L.A. Times

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Science, Health and Environment

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Bush administration plans a new 'right of conscience' rule that would allow more workers to refuse more procedures. Critics say it could apply to artificial insemination and birth control. >>

The experimental medication, called tasimelteon, works like melatonin and restores normal sleep patterns, researchers say. >>

James L. Jones is Obama's new national security advisor. But he leads an institute that has challenged global warming. >>

Supreme Court refuses to hear case on seized medical marijuana
Garden Grove had appealed a ruling that ordered the return of drug seized from a patient during a traffic stop. >>

Ridley-Thomas to make reopening King-Harbor Hospital top priority
New L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas says he will introduce a proposal to reopen King-Harbor Hospital at Tuesday's Board Of Supervisors meeting and ask that it be discussed next week. >>

The utility's ratepayer-financed plan to outfit 150 buildings with the panels is cheered by business owners but criticized by consumer activists. >>

Glittering timeline with universal appeal
The Griffith Observatory's Cosmic Connection exhibit links more than 2,000 pieces of celestial-themed jewelry into a 175-foot-long history of 'the march of cosmic time.' >>



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