This week in science: bright blue dogs spotted in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone; the pros of going gray; a kind of computer memory made of mushrooms; and much more!

Powerful New Antibiotic Was 'Hiding in Plain Sight' For Decades

A powerful new antibiotic compound has been discovered in plain sight, in a commonly studied bacterium called .

What's particularly promising is that bacteria exposed to the compound for 28 days straight didn't become resistant to it, suggesting the antibiotic could remain effective over the long term.

One Type of Activity Is Particularly Effective at Keeping Your Brain Young

Creative activities like art, dancing, music, and even gaming have been found to reduce people's biological 'brain age'.

"Tango dancers showed brains that appeared more than seven years

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