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Friday, May 29, 2015

Science of the Week, 5/29/15

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

A new human ancestor has been discovered in Ethiopia

New class of baked, expanding magnets has potential to energize the world

An egg a day may keep the doctor away

Nearly indestructible virus yields tool to treat diseases

Researchers tie unexpected brain structures to creativity--and to stifling it

Natural enzyme lysozyme examined as antibiotics alternative

Spinning a new version of silk

Diagnosing cancer with help from bacteria


Do you have any plans for the weekend? My son turns eight tomorrow, so there will be a birthday party and lots of Legos in his future. Hope you have fun too!












3 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to Alex! (Remind him again he has the most awesome name ever.)
    I'm passing on the egg a day and will stick with my apples.

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  2. I better start eating more eggs. Happy birthday to Alex and his stuffed pals.

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  3. Thanks, Alex. I too prefer apples over eggs.

    Thanks for the good wishes, Pat!

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