NEWSER: Scientists Test Meth Addiction ‘Cure’

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Scientists are testing a drug that may ‘cure’ meth addiction, and early results are good.

Male Birth Control Vasalgel (RISUG) Ready For Human Trials This Year?

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Could this be the best birth control out there?

Actor Jack Klugman Dies at Age 90

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Although few will remember, Jack Klugman was a strong advocate for critical health-care legislation.

Halt, Hef! Playboy Mogul Gives Runaway Bride A Second Chance

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Jamie Reidy comments on Hugh Hefner’s back-on relationship with his Runaway Bride.

When It Comes To Birth Control, Where Are The Men?

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Deanna Ogle examines Georgia Democrats’ attempt to ban vasectomies.

Why Are Teens Smoking More Pot and Cutting Down on Alcohol and Cigarettes?

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Marijuana use rises among teens as perception of it’s harm shifts, AlterNet’s Kristen Gwynne reports.

News: In Case You Missed It (from last night’s webcast)

A summary of news items from our webcast It’s Komplicated on the Geekweek Network.

Webcast: It’s Komplicated TONIGHT at 9PM PST (Comics, Science, Madness)

What’s going on this evening’s webcast? A sneak preview of the tech tidbits and culture commentary from the show.

Something Fishy about Genetically Modified Salmon

With apologies for the awful headline pun, we present to you the Frankenfish: genetically modified fish that have no relation to this (unfortunately). The fish in question are farm-grown Atlantic salmon, amped up on growth hormones (from Chinook salmon) that allow them to grow to marketable size at double the natural rate. The FDA is [...]