Friday, June 17, 2016

Science of the Week, 6/17/16

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

Who's the best-equipped superhero? Student research settles "superpower showdown"

Need better sleep? Consider the cognitive shuffle

Climate change could trigger tropical evacuations

Our brain activity could be nudged to make healthier choices

First mirror image model spotted in interstellar space

Brain in a dish to learn more about Alzheimer's disease

Cats seem to grasp the laws of physics

New Alzheimer's study aims to delay or prevent symptoms

Piping hot drinks may lead to cancer of the esophagus

How new technology may help infertile couples

Women's long work hours linked to alarming increases in cancer, heart disease

Artificial intelligence produces realistic sounds that fool humans


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

 












4 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Some people's brains need more than a nudge to eat healthy...
Have a good weekend and we'll get it right Monday,

PT Dilloway said...

Superman was such an obvious choice for that study.

Sandra Ulbrich Almazan said...

Thanks, Alex! Please let me know if the guest post went through.

Pat, who would you pick if Superman was omitted?

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Sandra, the post never came through!

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