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• Do gut bacteria rule our minds? In an ecosystem within us, microbes evolved to sway food choices
• Molecular engineers record an electron's quantum behavior
• Reduced testosterone tied to endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure
• Lionfish characteristics make them more 'terminator' than predator
• Astrophysicists detect destruction of three stars by supermassive black holes
• Keeping filler ingredients out of your cup of coffee

Do gut bacteria rule our minds? In an ecosystem within us, microbes evolved to sway food choices Posted: 15 Aug 2014 04:22 PM PDT It sounds like science fiction, but it seems that bacteria within us -- which outnumber our own cells about 100-fold -- may very well be affecting both our cravings and moods to get us to eat what they want, and often are driving us toward obesity.

Molecular engineers record an electron's quantum behavior Posted: 14 Aug 2014 04:21 PM PDT Scientists have developed a technique to record the quantum mechanical behavior of an individual electron contained within a nanoscale defect in diamond. Their technique uses ultrafast pulses of laser light both to control the defect's entire quantum state and observe how that single electron state changes over time.

Reduced testosterone tied to endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure Posted: 14 Aug 2014 04:15 PM PDT Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates -- endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products -– tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those with lower chemical exposure, according to a new study.

Lionfish characteristics make them more 'terminator' than predator Posted: 14 Aug 2014 09:45 AM PDT New research on the predatory nature of red lionfish, the invasive species that is decimating native fish populations in parts of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, seems to indicate that lionfish are not just a predator, but more like the 'terminator' of movie fame. In behavior that is called 'alarming,' it appears that in some cases lionfish will continue to hunt until the last fish of a local population is dead.

Astrophysicists detect destruction of three stars by supermassive black holes Posted: 11 Aug 2014 09:51 AM PDT Researchers have reported registering three possible occasions of the total destruction of stars by supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies.

Keeping filler ingredients out of your cup of coffee Posted: 11 Aug 2014 09:43 AM PDT Coffee drinkers beware: Surprise ingredients may be hiding in your coffee, and growing shortages may well increase the chance of having more fillers in the future. A new test may quickly find them before the beverage reaches stores and restaurants.

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