Weekly Roundup (1/11/20-1/17/20)
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Does a Strong Immune System Make Colds Worse?
A strong immune system may actually lead to more cold symptoms.
8 Truths and Myths About the Full Moon
The Moon might not cause people to act strangely, but it does affect life on Earth. Time to separate the fact from the fiction.
How Close Are We to the Perfect Deepfake?
Deepfakes might be on their way to being indistinguishable from reality, and even amateurs can create pretty convincing ones.
Why You Think Your Phone Just Buzzed
Do you ever feel your phone buzz, but it's just chillin, notification-free? Here's what's going on.
The Viruses That Shaped Humanity
Viruses have a reputation for being awful, but some have given us great adaptations and influenced our evolution for the better.
Quantum Supremacy: When Will Quantum Computers Be a Thing?
In 2019, Google announced that they had achieved quantum supremacy. What does this mean, and how does it affect us?
How to Get Buff Without Exercise (If You’re a Fly) | SciShow News
Get ripped with no exercise!!! But only if you're a fly or a mouse.
SciShow Space
This Little-Known Lab Is Changing the Future of Space
Living on the Moon will involve challenges we've never faced, and NASA's little-known lab is developing tech to help us overcome them.
Get Ready for a New Star in the Night Sky! | SciShow News
Astronomers predict that two stars are likely to merge, and the event will be so bright, we'll be able to see it with the naked eye.
SciShow Psych
Placebos Work Even if You Know They’re Placebos!
Placebos seem to work even when patients know they're placebos, which says a lot about the power of the brain.
Being a Messy Person Has Its Perks
Being neat and tidy isn't always the best way to go! Sometimes a little disorganization has its perks.
