# 171: Science Highlights Daily | 2019-01-30

in #technology6 years ago

This is a curated articles about the latest discoveries in science and interesting articles tackling technology and society.

Epigenetic testing firms claim to help you live a healthier lifestyle: Graham Lawton


You can now sign up to have your epigenome – the markers which control your genome – sequenced, but critics say the health benefits are not yet clear

Using CRISPR to stop male cows being born may reduce animal suffering: Michael Marshall


Male cows and chickens are routinely killed soon after birth because they are not wanted, but it may be possible to prevent their embryos developing in the first place

Neanderthals may have been sprinters not endurance runners: New Scientist Staff and Press Association


We used to think Neanderthals were long distance joggers who lived in a tundra-like wasteland, now it seems they were sprinters who occupied forests

National parks pick up the pieces after month-long US shutdown: Sam Wong


Vandalism and uncollected rubbish took a toll on US national parks during the partial government shutdown

Mind-reading implant can decode what your ears are hearing: Clare Wilson


Electrodes put into the brain have decoded what people are hearing – the next step could be to read their thoughts

Will rising food costs after Brexit really cause thousands of deaths?: Michael Le Page


There could be around 12,000 extra deaths in the UK by 2030 because people will eat less fruit and veg after Brexit, warns one study. It’s just the tip of the iceberg lettuce

Apollo astronauts might have found a piece of Earth on the moon: Leah Crane


A 4 billion-year-old rock found on the moon may have originally come from our planet, and could be one of the oldest Earth rocks ever seen

Can scanning books really reveal if the US is becoming more tolerant?: Chelsea Whyte


An analysis of books shows that cultural norms are loosening in the US, but it may be missing the views from underrepresented groups in publishing

Should we rename some cancers to make them sound less scary?: Charles Swanton


A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, yet some tumours pose little threat, meaning some are calling for a new name. The idea is not without risks, says Charles Swanton

We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it: Debora MacKenzie


Evidence is growing that a bacteria involved in gum disease causes Alzheimer's, raising hopes over new kinds of treatments that are currently undergoing testing

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