Science of the Week 6/3/11

Here's what I found for science articles this week:

Green Crystal "Rain" Discovered Near Infant Star

Eating Dirt Can Be Good for the Belly

Novel ‘prodrug’ alleviates symptoms in Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s mice

Color Red Increases Strength and Speed of Human Reactions

Bacteria May Mimic Human Proteins to Evolve Antibiotic Resistance

Cancer Drug Holds Promise as First Treatment for Common, Inherited Dementia

In addition to these news articles, the June 2011 issue of Scientific American has articles on quantum physics and its affects in the macro world, test-tube meat, a test for sentient computers, and the smartest bacteria on Earth. Check them out, and have a good weekend!