Science: Daily News and Headlines, 06 Feb 2019

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of “Hawaii Science Digest”.  This Hawaii Island blog focuses on science, technology, medicine, health, the environment, cyber security, and artificial intelligence (AI).  Views expressed  in this science and technology summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Content provided by “Science”–an official publication by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Daily News and Headlines Airport construction threatens unexplored archaeological sites in Peru By Lizzie Wade | Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Pictionary-playing computer connects to humans’ ‘deep thoughts’ By Matthew Hutson | Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Rise in size of African families may be tied to less schooling By Jocelyn Kaiser | Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Rookies lead the way on House science panel By Jeffrey Mervis | Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Indonesian earthquake broke a geologic speed limit By Paul Voosen | Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Evidence mounts that gut bacteria can influence mood, prevent depression By Elizabeth Pennisi | Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Choose your champion for this year’s ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest! By John Bohannon | Mon, 04 Feb 2019 Top stories: hunting for new elements, asymmetrical aurorae, and the Mars rover’s last gasp By Alex Fox | Fri, 01 Feb 2019 Where does the periodic table end? Fri, 01 Feb 2019 Bug bombs don’t get rid of bugs, study suggests By Elizabeth Pennisi | Fri, 01 Feb 2019 Other Favorites from Around the Web High blood pressure treatment could stall dementia  Thu, 31 Jan 2019 Lakes freeze less and melt faster thanks to climate change Thu, 31 Jan 2019 New extinct shark species named for ’80s arcade game Galaga Wed, 23 Jan 2019 A factory for pain in the brain Fri, 18 Jan 2019 The loneliest frog on Earth finds love—and perhaps his species’s salvation Wed, 16 Jan 2019

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Russ Roberts

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