Robots record brain activity inside neurons Neuroscientists hope to turn the delicate art of eavesdropping on brain cells into an automated technique. Nature 532 135 doi: 10.1038/532135a Source: Nature News Robots record brain activity inside neurons Nature News
White-nose bat disease jumps the Rockies to Washington state
White-nose bat disease jumps the Rockies to Washington state For the first time, the bat-killing white-nose syndrome shows up west of the Rockies. Source: Science News White-nose bat disease jumps the Rockies to Washington state Science News
Global obesity rates continue to climb
Global obesity rates continue to climb Despite public health campaigns, the worldwide prevalence of obesity is on the rise, an analysis of BMI data suggest. Source: Science News Global obesity rates continue to climb Science News
Fridge-sized contraption makes drugs on demand
Fridge-sized contraption makes drugs on demand A new drug-making system rapidly produces a variety of medications on demand. Source: Science News Fridge-sized contraption makes drugs on demand Science News
Odd white dwarf found with mostly oxygen atmosphere
Odd white dwarf found with mostly oxygen atmosphere A white dwarf that has been stripped of its hydrogen and helium provides a rare peek inside the core of a dead massive star. Source: Science News Odd white dwarf found with…
Nerve cell links severed in early stages of Alzheimer’s
Nerve cell links severed in early stages of Alzheimer’s Nerve cell connections may be trimmed too much in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Source: Science News Nerve cell links severed in early stages of Alzheimer’s Science News
Green was this ancient snake's signature color
{$inline_image} Green was this ancient snake’s signature color Scientists have reconstructed the skin coloration of a fossilized snake that’s about 10 million years old. Source: Science News Green was this ancient snake’s signature color Science News
Couples May Soon Enjoy Condom-free Sex Without Risk of Pregnancy
Couples May Soon Enjoy Condom-free Sex Without Risk of Pregnancy Caught unprepared, men sometimes suppress their carnal urges minutes before intercourse just because they forgot to pack–but soon that won’t be a problem anymore. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature…
‘Hobbits’ Found in Indonesia May Have Gone Extinct Earlier Than Previously Thought
‘Hobbits’ Found in Indonesia May Have Gone Extinct Earlier Than Previously Thought After researchers looked into the timeline of the Siberian unicorn and got some surprises, they now have discovered that the timeline for Indonesian “hobbits” is also in need…
Environment still tied to MS risk
Environment still tied to MS risk 50 years ago, scientists reported a possible connection between the environment and multiple sclerosis risk. Source: Science News Environment still tied to MS risk Science News