[Science] Sky-high bacteria could affect climate, scientists say

Sky-high bacteria could affect climate, scientists say
http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/01/28/study.finds.significant.microorganism.populations.middle.and.upper.troposphere
A team of storm-chasing scientists sampling rarefied air has found a world of bacteria and fungi floating about 30,000 feet above Earth.

Iran Says It Sent a Monkey Into Space
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/Iran-sends-monkey-into-space-calls-it-giant-step-in-space-technology/articleshow/18225544.cms
Iranian state television said Monday that the nation had put a monkey into space “as a prelude to sending humans.” The successful flight involved a relatively small rocket that went straight up and down, according to the state-sponsored news report, and the ...