Dr. Aramis Odysseus: April 2016

30 April, 2016

An outbreak of an intestinal parasite common in the tropics, known as Cryptosporidium, has been identified for the first time in the Arctic, at Nunavik, Quebec, the findings could have long-term implications for the health of children there.

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An outbreak of an intestinal parasite common in the tropics, known as Cryptosporidium, has been identified for the first time in the Arctic, at Nunavik, Quebec, the findings could have long-term implications for the health of children there.

Large Hadron Collider: Earth’s Most Powerful Machine Halted by a Weasel

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Large Hadron Collider: Earth’s Most Powerful Machine Halted by a Weasel

Physicists detect spin momentum of light. They used an extremely sensitive nano-cantilever, capable of femtoNewton resolution—measuring a force smaller than the force gravity exerts on a single bacterium—immersed in an evanescent optical field directly above a total-internal-reflecting glass surface

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Physicists detect spin momentum of light. They used an extremely sensitive nano-cantilever, capable of femtoNewton resolution—measuring a force smaller than the force gravity exerts on a single bacterium—immersed in an evanescent optical field directly above a total-internal-reflecting glass surface

World's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator CERN shut down by Weasel

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World's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator CERN shut down by Weasel

Cooling graphene-based film close to pilot-scale production. Heat dissipation in electronics and optoelectronics is a bottleneck in the further development of systems in these fields. Researchers have developed an efficient way of cooling electronics by using functionalized graphene nanoflakes.

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Cooling graphene-based film close to pilot-scale production. Heat dissipation in electronics and optoelectronics is a bottleneck in the further development of systems in these fields. Researchers have developed an efficient way of cooling electronics by using functionalized graphene nanoflakes.

Scientists say fracking wastewater spills are releasing toxins into soil and waterways: high levels of lead, ammonium, selenium, and even radium detected

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Scientists say fracking wastewater spills are releasing toxins into soil and waterways: high levels of lead, ammonium, selenium, and even radium detected

In a study focusing on repeat drunk driving and speeding offenders, researchers have discovered distinct behavioural, personality, and neurobiological profiles behind each of these forms of dangerous driving.

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In a study focusing on repeat drunk driving and speeding offenders, researchers have discovered distinct behavioural, personality, and neurobiological profiles behind each of these forms of dangerous driving.

Universe likely littered with dead civilizations

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Universe likely littered with dead civilizations

Study of exceptionally healthy old people fails to trace their well-being to specific genes

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Study of exceptionally healthy old people fails to trace their well-being to specific genes

Analyzing DNA of nearly 2000 mothers of fraternal twins, researchers have found two genetic mutations which may increase the likelihood of twin births

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Analyzing DNA of nearly 2000 mothers of fraternal twins, researchers have found two genetic mutations which may increase the likelihood of twin births

29 April, 2016

A Jellyfish So Surreal That It Looks Unreal Is Discovered on the Enigma Seamount

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A Jellyfish So Surreal That It Looks Unreal Is Discovered on the Enigma Seamount

A Hole in Earth's Surface

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A Hole in Earth's Surface

New research suggests that the very oldest minerals on Earth, zircon crystals, are likely to have formed in the craters left by violent asteroid impacts that peppered our nascent planet, rather than via plate tectonics as was previously believed.

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New research suggests that the very oldest minerals on Earth, zircon crystals, are likely to have formed in the craters left by violent asteroid impacts that peppered our nascent planet, rather than via plate tectonics as was previously believed.

Weasel Chews Through Wire at CERN's atom smasher.

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Weasel Chews Through Wire at CERN's atom smasher.

Why re-sharing on social media could be making you more stupid

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Why re-sharing on social media could be making you more stupid

A new study suggests those with psychopathic tendencies are often very creative, suggesting the ability to think boldly and ruthlessly can help with the development of great ideas.

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A new study suggests those with psychopathic tendencies are often very creative, suggesting the ability to think boldly and ruthlessly can help with the development of great ideas.

Costs for orally administered cancer drugs skyrocket

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Costs for orally administered cancer drugs skyrocket

Scientists turn skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs

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Scientists turn skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs

Astronomers have found an ancient artifact of our solar system. A never before seen chuck of the inner solar system returning from the Oort cloud. "We think it might been fresh Earth-forming material that had been preserved for billions of years," says the head astronomer.

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Astronomers have found an ancient artifact of our solar system. A never before seen chuck of the inner solar system returning from the Oort cloud. "We think it might been fresh Earth-forming material that had been preserved for billions of years," says the head astronomer.

Teen birthrate hits all-time low, led by 50 percent decline among Hispanics and blacks

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Teen birthrate hits all-time low, led by 50 percent decline among Hispanics and blacks

93% of leukaemia patients in remission after an experimental T cell therapy

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93% of leukaemia patients in remission after an experimental T cell therapy

The teenager who can’t help speaking in a French accent - About 140 cases of foreign accent syndrome (FAS) have been described in scientific studies, but most of these people developed the condition after having a stroke.

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The teenager who can’t help speaking in a French accent - About 140 cases of foreign accent syndrome (FAS) have been described in scientific studies, but most of these people developed the condition after having a stroke.

Strong religious beliefs may drive self-perception of addiction to online pornography. People who consider themselves very religious and view Internet porn even once may perceive they are addicted, according to a new psychology study.

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Strong religious beliefs may drive self-perception of addiction to online pornography. People who consider themselves very religious and view Internet porn even once may perceive they are addicted, according to a new psychology study.

We're convinced that it "Free Will" exists, but new research suggests it might be nothing more than a trick the brain plays on itself.

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We're convinced that it "Free Will" exists, but new research suggests it might be nothing more than a trick the brain plays on itself.

Nutrients left by melt water from giant icebergs in the Southern Ocean boost phytoplankton growth and contributes to long term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide, helping to slow global warming

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Nutrients left by melt water from giant icebergs in the Southern Ocean boost phytoplankton growth and contributes to long term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide, helping to slow global warming

Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress

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Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress

Scientists just captured the flash of light that sparks when a sperm meets an egg

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Scientists just captured the flash of light that sparks when a sperm meets an egg

A vitamin - nicotinamide riboside - improves mitochondrial and stem cell function and extends life span in mice

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A vitamin - nicotinamide riboside - improves mitochondrial and stem cell function and extends life span in mice

A study has found that after just 3 days on a high-fat diet, a reduction in the amount of glucose that reaches the brain occurs in mice.

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A study has found that after just 3 days on a high-fat diet, a reduction in the amount of glucose that reaches the brain occurs in mice.

Fecal studies show that your gut bacteria are more than what you eat - correlating external and intrinsic factors to gut microbiome diversity.

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Fecal studies show that your gut bacteria are more than what you eat - correlating external and intrinsic factors to gut microbiome diversity.

Expanding the benefits of HPV vaccination to boys and men [Lancet]

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Expanding the benefits of HPV vaccination to boys and men [Lancet]

Excessive empathy can impair understanding of others

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Excessive empathy can impair understanding of others

Scientists Claim to See a “New State” of Water

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Scientists Claim to See a “New State” of Water

Scientists reprogrammed skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs

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Scientists reprogrammed skin cells into heart cells and brain cells using drugs

Including a small amount of chocolate in your daily diet might help prevent diabetes and insulin resistance—and, as a result, protect the heart, too.

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Including a small amount of chocolate in your daily diet might help prevent diabetes and insulin resistance—and, as a result, protect the heart, too.

Half of all farmed fish have deformed ear bones, causing hearing loss

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Half of all farmed fish have deformed ear bones, causing hearing loss

Parents' responses to failure and not their beliefs about intelligence guide how their children think about their own intelligence, according to new research.

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Parents' responses to failure and not their beliefs about intelligence guide how their children think about their own intelligence, according to new research.

Rosacea Linked to a Slightly Increased Risk of Dementia

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Rosacea Linked to a Slightly Increased Risk of Dementia

Personalized Immunomonitoring Uncovers Molecular Networks that Stratify Lupus Patients

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Personalized Immunomonitoring Uncovers Molecular Networks that Stratify Lupus Patients

Science AMA Series: I’m Aleix Martinez, a Professor of Cognitive Science and Machine Learning at The Ohio State University. My main areas of expertise are face perception, emotion, and language. I’m available today to answer your questions. AMA!

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">Science AMA Series: I’m Aleix Martinez, a Professor of Cognitive Science and Machine Learning at The Ohio State University. My main areas of expertise are face perception, emotion, and language. I’m available today to answer your questions. AMA!