The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Planet

Organic farmers rally together to turn the tables on Monsanto by suing them. Monsanto is known for their strong arm tactics and teams of lawyers that aim to put small farmers out of business. [latimes.com]

At a time when meat prices are on the rise how would you feel about eating a hamburger grown in a laboratory? [bbc.co.uk]

Fruit flies use alcohol as a defense mechanism. [npr.org]

A new type of planet is discovered by scientists. It appears to be comprised of steam but could have had earth like conditions long ago. [yahoo.com]

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