This week's episode is a "grab bag," including news on three broad topics:

* Stem cells -- see episodes 18 and 20 (February 2006), and episode 21 (March, 2006)

* Evolution vs. "Intelligent Design" -- see episodes 4 (October 2005) and 11 (December 2005)

* The "Hobbits" of Flores Island -- see episodes 15 (January 2006) and 30 (June 2006)

Also, a brief commentary on Pluto, and a promo for the "UML in 7 minutes" podcast.