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7.29.2019

How is the gut microbiome responsible for cardiovascular health? Has evolution made us more prone to heart attacks? Find out in ScienceSeeker's picks of the best posts for the week of July 22 - July 28, 2019 #SciSeekPicks #SciComm.

In this week's curated selection from the world of science news, follow the latest research on the development of micro-hearts and find out why some people can smell 'asparagus pee' while others can't. ScienceSeeker editors' favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity?
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7.22.2019

Are humans meant to be happy? What would the world be like without the Moon? Find out in ScienceSeeker's picks of the best posts for the week of July 15 - July 21, 2019 #SciSeekPicks #SciComm.

In this week's best and brightest from the world of science news, discover the evolutionary basis for cuteness and find out how scientists are beginning to be able to see quantum phenomena. ScienceSeeker editors' favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity?
What if happiness is a social construct that humans are not designed for?
Credit: Jean Marconi via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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7.15.2019

How can cuttlefish ink be used to treat tumours? Why is fat stigma a bigger problem than obesity? Find out in ScienceSeeker's picks of the best posts for the week of July 8 - July 14, 2019 #SciSeekPicks #SciComm.

In this week's best and brightest from the world of science news, find out why the stigma that comes with being overweight is more damaging than obesity itself, and explore how gut bacteria could be employed to overcome blood shortages. ScienceSeeker editors' favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity?
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7.11.2019

Stress in Dogs, at Work and How Exercise and Scary Movies Can Be Helpful: ScienceSeeker Psychology Picks from June 2019

Did you know that dogs can pick up stress from their owners? Or that being too engaged with work can make you defensive and unwilling to share knowledge? These are among the subjects reported in the best coverage of psychology research from June 2019 according to ScienceSeeker editor Antanas Spokas. He has made the video below to summarise them - and to read the posts themselves, access them from our ScienceSeeker picks posts from June.


7.08.2019

What does a volcano look like from space? How can you tell if something is conscious? Find out in ScienceSeeker's picks of the best posts for the week of July 1 - July 7, 2019 #SciSeekPicks #SciComm

In this week's best and brightest from the science news blogosphere, watch the seasons change in a beautiful visualisation of the Earth's yearly fluctuations, and find out how far we are from being able to play games telepathically. ScienceSeeker editors' favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity?
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7.01.2019

How biodegradable is your biodegradable cup? What's it like being LGBTQ+ in STEM? Find out in ScienceSeeker's picks of the best posts for the week of June 24 - June 30, 2019 #SciSeekPicks #SciComm.

In this week's best from the world of science news, find out about the Quantum Supremacy and why it's not as impressive as it sounds, and uncover the science behind Homo sapiens' unique gift for music. ScienceSeeker editors' favourite posts within their respective areas of interest and expertise also cover many other important and exciting topics. Why not have a read, inform yourself, and indulge your scientific curiosity?
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