Science of the Week, 9/27/13

Here are some of the most interesting science news articles I read this week:

Turning plastic bags into high-tech materials

"microbial clock" may help determine time of death

Toe fungus drug is found to eradicate HIV permanently from infected cells

Astronomers discover densest galaxy ever

New dwarfism mutation identified in dogs

Using genes to rescue animals and plants from extinction

Spinning CDs to clean sewage water

Engineers develop a stretchable, foldable transparent electronic display 

Yale team identifies molecular "finger" that pushes the domino of life

First evidence that fears can be reduced during sleep

Experimental drug eradicates brain tumors in mice

Creating electricity with caged atoms

Water for future Mars astronauts?

Have a good weekend, everyone, and stop by Monday for a special guest post by Briane Pagel!