Science of the Week, 3/17/17

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear green if you want to celebrate the holiday.

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

Could fast radio bursts be powering alien probes?

Attention Earthlings: Help wanted in finding a new planet

New materials could turn water into the fuel of the future

Study: soils could release much more carbon than expected as climate warms

Professor develops statistical model to predict NCAA tournament winners

In U.S. in 2016, 3.2 trillion miles driven: air, roads feeling the heat

Empathy from the sick may be critical to halting disease outbreaks

Have a good weekend, and see you Monday.