Genetically Modified Eucalyptus to be Planted in the South

( the USDA approved it, here's the update )

PTSD Rates Not So High Among UK Veterans

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8677941.stm
about 4% of their vets have PTSD
rate is stable there

the US rate is 10-15% and climbing
maybe it's not the fighting that's making everyone jumpy
the article suggests that the use of alcohol in bonding and stress relief of servicemen may be causal

Male Contraception

Scientists are experimenting with the use of ultrasound to the testicles. They say here on the BBC that it can stop sperm production for six months. The Gates Foundation is supporting the research.