Science this week (May 12-18, 2014)

Scientists have designed a molecule that blocks cancer growth in mice!  I'm looking forward to reading the paper.

Tracking nanoparticles shows us where they go in the body.

Resveratrol may not be all it's cracked up to be.

Ever wondered how an octopus keeps its legs from sticking to each other?

Vaccines are NOT associated with autism!

Affirmative action for lab mice.  Good thing, because research often ignores vaginas.

A new study shows how meditation affects the brain!

(Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper)

Blood and tissue samples from the world's oldest woman (who is 115!) provide insight into the limits of the human life span.

Gross!  A sea anemone ate a bird, and it was caught on video.

I just found a really great video series about the science behind pregnancy and parenting.

Scientists have invented glass that won't harm birds!

Household chemicals could be causing male infertility.

And a couple of physics bonuses: The best photo yet of an exoplanet, and watch Jupiter's shrinking red spot.