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Indonesia dengue fever study offers hope in disease battle
Dengue fever infections dropped dramatically in an Indonesian study where a bacteria was introduced into disease-carrying mosquitoes, offering hope in the battle against an illness that sickens millions annually around the world.
Norway to proceed with sound experiment on whales, despite protests
A group of international scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.
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Biden and Putin not currently expected to hold joint news conference following meeting next week
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not currently expected to hold a joint press conference following their high-stakes summit in Geneva, Switzerland, next week, two US officials familiar with the matter said.
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Blood donation saves lives but few South Africans are regular donors
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This smart sensor gives you a first row seat to birds singing in your backyard
Terra pipes real-world nature sounds into your home, and helps track bird migration too!