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Friday, August 11, 2017

Science of the Week, 8/11/17

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


Achieving the global temperature goals laid out in the Paris Climate Agreement unlikely

Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

World's smallest neutrino detector observes elusive interactions of particles

The negative sign of positive thinking

Primordial black holes may have helped to forge heavy elements

Fast, noninvasive technique for probing cells may reveal disease

Loneliness may represent a greater public health hazard than obesity

Hubble detects exoplanet with glowing water atmosphere

Preparing for longevity--we don't need to become frail as we age

The mystery of the pulsating blue stars

Spider peptides battle superbugs and cancer

Blocking a key enzyme may reverse memory loss

Gene therapy via skin could treat diseases such as obesity

Have a good weekend, everyone, and see you Monday!




















1 comment:

  1. Aging doesn't mean becoming frail at all. I'm in my fifties and in the best shape of my life.
    Have a great weekend. Catch you now and then as I pop in.

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