What to read today on @science: 🔹Two beers a day damages human brains as much as 10 years of aging. A large study of mo…

What to read today on @science:

🔹Two beers a day damages human brains as much as 10 years of aging. A large study of more than 36,000 high-quality MRI brain scans.

🔹Researchers have discovered two types of human brain cells that physically help us form memories. These cells play a significant role in dividing continuous conscious experience into distinct segments that can be recalled in the future.

🔹Metasurface-Based Antenna Turns Ambient Radio Waves Into Electric Power. Technology could make it possible to use radio emissions from cell phone networks to wirelessly power sensors and LEDs.

🔹Scientists use AI to decode pig calls. Researchers say algorithm that translates acoustic signatures could be developed to automatically monitor animal wellbeing

🔹We’re recycling potato skins to make prebiotics. Reducing the amount of food we discard is imperative – it’s a major threat to our climate, food security and the global economy. Everyone can play a role in addressing this problem by eliminating unnecessary food wastage.

🔹Just One Extra Drink a Day Is Linked to Brain Shrinking, Study of 36,000 People Shows. Despite the joys that may come from a boozy Friday night, alcohol is bad for us. And not just in large quantities.