links for 2008-01-08

"Science" seems to mean very things to scientists and non-scientists, which complicates the project of communicating about science.

Available to pre-order, or to read for free online. Looks like good empirical research to guide humane use of animals in research.

Chemical Heritage Foundation president Tom Tritton posts his science policy questions to the presidential candidates.

Laws of nature according to some physicist as told to NYT. P.D. decries the muddle.

I like lights, but now I'm really glad not to have put any up this holiday season. (And do these lead levels mean that light strands need to be thrown out as hazardous waste?)