Science of the Week: 8/17/18

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

Google Glass helps kids with autism read facial expressions

Smartphones act as digital security blankets in stressful social situations

Neuroscientists get at the roots of pessimism

Laziness helped lead to extinction of Homo erectus

Trees and climate change: faster growth, lighter wood

Immune cells in the brain have surprising effect on sexual behavior


Have a good weekend, and I'll see you Monday!