I think it's interesting and fun to keep up with various blogs. If you're a science major, blogs can help you stay informed of new developments in science, ongoing issues, and news developments, and if you're not a science major, it can help you be a knowledgeable citizen.
Here are a couple of sites I've encountered that you might enjoy:
PLoS (Public Library of Science): Not a blog, but a useful resource. Check it out!
PLoS Blogs Network: A whole bunch of interesting blogs that are vetted and written by reliable writers. They have specific blogs for whatever interests you.
Scientific American Blogs: Also a series of blogs to browse. Scientific American is a good publication to look at for articles and information on general topics--and it's generally accessible, but well written and reputable.
Popular Science: It's another science publication for a general, non-specialist audience. And they have an iPhone app so you can read it on the go! It's got lots of fun articles and interesting posts, so check it out.
I hope you'll also start paying attention to the news and the ways they portray science. Sometimes they get it wrong, but if you're not reading critically, you'll never know. I listen to NPR and read the NY Times, and I try to listen and take note when they bring up science. It's a fun habit to have, and I stay well-informed, even if my specialization is writing, not science. Knowledge is power, after all, and who doesn't want to have a little power?
EDITED TO ADD:
I'm a fan of both NPR (npr.org) and The New York Times (nytimes.com) as news sources--they tend to be reasonably reliable (remember, though, they are never completely without bias, so always be on the guard). So I thought I'd include a few more links:
NPR Science: A good page to check into every now and then to read news stories NPR reports on.
New York Times Science: Check for recent news reports on scientific advances, etc.
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