Science News
Chemist's new process fast-tracks drug treatments for viral infections and cancer
Science Daily - 8 Aug 2020 14:57
Discovering antiviral and anticancer drugs will soon be faster and cheaper thanks to new research.
Moon may outshine Perseid meteor shower this month
Live Science - 8 Aug 2020 13:00
Skywatchers beware: The moon will hinder attempts to observe the Perseids, typically one of the year's most spectacular meteor showers.
Experiences of Loneliness May Differ by Age
Neuroscience News - 8 Aug 2020 21:54
People experience loneliness differently in adult life, depending on their age. The strongest association with loneliness is feeling excluded from society.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through August 8)
Singularity Hub - 8 Aug 2020 16:00
ROBOTICS For Robots, It’s a Time to Shine (and Maybe Disinfect) Lisa Prevost | The New York Times “…cleaning robots are having a moment in commercial real estate. Their creators are promoting the machines as cost-e...
When did humans discover how to use fire?
Live Science - 8 Aug 2020 13:00
Fire influenced the evolution of humanity.
Could COVID-19 increase the risk of memory loss?
Live Science - 8 Aug 2020 13:00
Will there be a COVID-19-related wave of memory deficits, cognitive decline and dementia cases in the future?