11 – 17 December 2017
Ebola survivors still immune to virus after 40 years
Survivors of the world’s first known Ebola outbreak have immunity to the virus 40 years after they were infected, scientists have found. Find source
Keep cell phones away from body, California Health Department warns
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning against the hazards of cellphone radiation this week. Find source
Researcher in Swedish fraud case speaks out
Uppsala University released a long-awaited, damning report about two researchers who published a high-profile study about the dangers of microplastics—particles to fish in Science last year. Find source
Cells sense their environment to explore it
The process through which cells are able to sense their environment is regulated by force detection, concludes new research. Find source
Engineers create plants that glow
By embedding nanoparticles into the leaves of watercress, engineers have induced the plant to give off dim light for nearly four hours. They believe engineered plants will one day be bright enough to act as desk lamps or street lights. Find source
