Some Spare Change With Which To Terrorize The World
New York Times 1 August 2012
A federal jury awarded $1 billion in damages to the crop biotechnology leader Monsanto on Wednesday.

Games to Sharpen the Brain
Wallstreet Journal 31 July 2012
If two start-ups have their way, videogames might cure more than just boredom. They could also be used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Human Stem Cells Found to Restore Memory
Technology Review 24 July 2012
StemCells Inc. hopes a clinical trial of its proprietary stem cells in rodents will lead to a clinical trial with Alzheimer’s patients.

Severe Drought Seen as Driving Cost of Food Up
New York Times 25 July 2012
Scorching heat and the worst drought in nearly a half-century are threatening to send food prices up.

Former FDA Reviewer Speaks Out About Intimidation, Retaliation And Marginalizing of Safety
Truthout 29 July 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is often accused of serving industry at the expense of consumers.

The Real Cause Of Higher Grain Prices
Business Insider 27 July 2012
This week’s chart involves a great analytical story, and I’m going to spoil the ending by putting it up front in this week’s chart.