August 22, 2008 (Friday)
- Scientists find appetite control neurons (POMC) in the brain degenerate over time because of free radicals; explaining why people overeat as they age. (EurekAlert)
- NASA destroys a prototype rocket made by Alliant Techsystems when it veered off course. (AP)
- The first Vertical farms start to be built
Read more about this topic: August 2008 In Science
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