Times (UK): As a supporter of teaching creationism and a global warming sceptic, Sarah Palin was never likely to be particularly popular among people who value science. But as the mother of a son with Down’s syndrome and the aunt of a boy with autism, many will have assumed that John McCain’s running-mate at least grasps the importance of medical research, particularly for children with special needs. She certainly made full use of her experiences in a speech on disability policy last week. …