Wired is reporting that Google will begin hosting terabytes of open-source data at http://research.google.com(the project was supposed to open this week, but missed the deadline, but will debut soon). The space will be free to scientists and the data will be available to all. The project is known as Palimpsest. The storage will allow scientists to explore amazing amounts of data. Tons of more information on the project is available at Pimm.

Now for the links:

Scientists Find Way to Block Destructive Rush of Immune Cells

New Method of Producing High-Vitamin Corn Developed to Improve Nutrition in Developing Countries

Water Not As Unique as Once Thought

Remains of an Ancient Rodent the Size of a Bull Discovered in South America

Tree That Flowers Every 100 Years and then Dies Discovered on Madagascar

Gene that Creates Cerebral Cortex Discovered Allowing for the Possibly of New Treatments for Strokes and Alzheimer’s

Scientists Find Gene Variation that Increases Risk of Autism

Seeds and Wafers Showing Promise to Treat Brain Tumors

Japan Developing Origami Spaceplane

Mature Human Embryo Created from Adult Skin Cells

Good News for Furries: People Aren’t Always Needed to Alleviate Loneliness

and my pick of the the last few days:

Pentagon Scientists Developing ‘Human Fear’ Sensors and Possibly Fear Weapons

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