Science of the Week, 9/15/17

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

The dangers of red hair (and what science is doing about it)

Sleeping with your dog is OK

Monarch butterflies disappearing from western North America

Study finds legal cannabis may reduce use of dangerous prescription drugs

Lazy ants make themselves useful in unexpected ways

Is extreme weather getting more extreme?

"Light saber" offers precise tool to decipher cell function

Nanoparticles limit damage in spinal cord injury

Genetic relatives of extinct tortoises rescued for breeding program

Mechanism found tying calorie restriction and lengthened lifespan


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