Why men at war will pull together – This study indicates that human males, unlike those of many other species, will pull together and cooperate in the face of a common enemy.

Live bird flu vaccine raises hope of pre-pandemic shots – Researchers are testing a new kind of H5N1 flu vaccine that has the potential to protect against both existing and future genetic variations of the bird flu. It’s a live but weakened flu virus fitted with H5N1 surface proteins. This new method may totally circumvent the problems surrounding the development of a traditional H5N1 vaccine.

Brown Engineers Build a Better Battery – With Plastic – Engineers at Brown University have developed a new type of battery that combines the strengths of traditional batteries with the strengths of capacitors, eliminating the weaknesses of both.

Report: Drinkers Earn More Money Than Non-Drinkers – This study shows that social drinkers earn more than non-drinkers. The press release, however, implies causation, whereas the study itself only demonstrates correlation (although the authors contend that causation most likely exists).

An Island Is Born – The creation of a new volcanic island is witnessed in modern times.

Giant nests perplex experts – Due to warmer weather, very large yellow-jacket nests are showing up in the American South. And in some unusual places, to boot.

Further reading:

• #1 Brad Pad
• Chad’s Links #13 – June 12th, 2006
• #2 Brad Pad
• Chad’s Links #18 – August 2nd, 2006
• Chad’s Links #12 – June 5th, 2006