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Friday, October 11, 2013

Science of the Week: 10/11/13

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

"Peanut butter" test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

First ever evidence of a comet striking Earth

Large segment of the planet will be hit by water shortages

Wedded bliss or blues? Scientists link DNA to martial satisfaction

Future global restoration unlikely

Cracked metal, heal thyself

In quantum computing, light may lead the way

Cats may be the key to human HIV vaccine

Stimulating brain region makes people more compliant with social norms

Researcher tests nanoballoons for anti-cancer applications

Researchers: certain fat could help humans lose weight

Recombinant human prion protein inhibits prion propagation

Genes predispose some people to focus on the negative



From CNN: Lonely, young planet drifting in space without a star

Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and see you Monday!
















2 comments:

  1. We tried the peanut butter test last night! (We're good.) That is really the oddest thing, but you can't argue with a hundred percent accuracy.

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  2. I should think you don't need the peanut butter test yet, Alex!

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