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Spit parties: Martinis, music, and genetic testing. Guardian

Neglecting your house plants? They’re probably making their own painkillers. LA Times

Fat helps mice keep trim. ScienceNOW

Happy belated birthday, Michael Faraday. Wired

Hey kids, only a few days left to get your National Chemistry Week poster entry ready. Rohm and Haas

Slashdotters weigh in on whether docs need to take O-Chem. Slashdot

Scientists discover a “chemical equator” protecting Antarctica. New Scientist

The inside scoop on one company’s “ethanol-making bug lab.” CNet