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Science news quicks – December 3, 2011
Quick recaps of some of this week's science news from EarthSky. Read about synesthesia, dreaming, a famous violin, and the fate of a solar sail experiment.
December 3, 2011
E.O. Wilson on the future of biology
Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson talked to EarthSky about advances we might see in in the future of biology in the 21st century.
December 2, 2011
Older runners can keep up the pace, says study
Older runners - above 60 - are the fastest-growing group in the sport and their running can remain fast as they age, too, according to a new study
December 1, 2011
If Alzheimer’s scares you, eat fish weekly
Here's the 1st study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption, brain structure and the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
November 30, 2011
Deadly man-made strain of bird flu virus: Should they publish?
A science team in the Netherlands used genetic modification to create a deadly man-made strain of bird flu. Now they want to publish. But should they?
November 28, 2011
It’s true. It will all seem better in the morning.
UC Berkeley researchers find that dreaming takes the sting out of painful memories and experiences. So it's true ... It will all seem better in the morning.
November 28, 2011
Cynthia Rosenzweig on climate change and cities
Cynthia Rosenzweig talked about how Earth's warming climate will affect – and is already affecting – many of the world’s most important cities.
November 28, 2011
Global food demand could double by 2050, study says
A new analysis suggests that the global food demand would benefit if wealthier nations taught poorer nations how to increase crop yields.
November 24, 2011
How your brain cells might be sabotaging your diet
Our brain cells munch on themselves, to keep the body from starving. A new study sheds light on the role this plays in regulating appetite.
November 23, 2011
Need cheap renewable energy? Don’t look at me, says Google
Don't expect cheap renewable energy from the Internet giant Google, after all. The company has abandoned its ambitious plans to make renewable energy cheaper than coal.
November 23, 2011
