Science of the Week, 7/24/15

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

Here's everything we know about the most Earth-like exoplanet ever found

Futuristic brain probe allows for wireless control of neurons

Adolescent friendship study confirms "birds of a feather flock together--stay together"

Scientists reveal "woodquakes"

Bringing back the magic in metamaterials

Metal foams capable of shielding X-rays, gamma rays, neutron radiation

Centuries-old shipwreck discovered off NC Coast

Long-sought phenomenon "Weyl points" finally detected

14,000-year-old tooth shows oldest form of dentristy and it's pretty grim

Skeleton of Alexander the Great's father found

Sweet revenge against superbugs

New mussel-inspired surgical protein glue: close wounds, open medical possibilities

Gut worms protect babies' brains from inflammation
(but I still wouldn't want to give them to my child)

How nanoparticles can clean up environmental pollutants


Have a good weekend, and see you Monday!