Roundup 10/29: Power in Numbers Edition

The House of Representatives Science and Technology Committee's Energy and Environment Subcommittee held the first hearing on fusion energy in 13 years.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) cited four swine flu deaths in his state while blasting Republicans for blocking the nomination of Regina Benjamin, the White House pick for surgeon general.

Eight Baltic Sea States have joined research forces to create BONUS-169, a shared research effort supported by the European Community with a maximum of €50 million, as matching funds.

Happy Birthday Internet: Scientists sent the first message on ARPANET 40 years ago between the University of California, Los Angeles, and Stanford University.

Credit: Department of Energy