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Hopes rise over experimental drug's effectiveness against coronavirus
Many see remdesivir as one of few drugs that has reasonable prospect of helping patients
Scientists discover the mathematical rules underpinning brain growth
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Scientists discover the mathematical rules underpinning brain growth
Life is rife with patterns. It's common for living things to create a repeating series of similar features as they grow: think of feathers that vary slightly in length on a bird's wing or shorter and ...
A Huge Amount of Plastic Waste Is 'Missing' From Our Oceans. New Study Shows Where It Is
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A Huge Amount of Plastic Waste Is 'Missing' From Our Oceans. New Study Shows Where It Is
You've probably heard that our oceans have become a plastic soup. But in fact, of all the plastic that enters Earth's oceans each year, just 1 percent has been observed floating on the surface. So where is the rest of it?
For 75 Years, The US Had an 'Endless Frontier' of Science. Now It's Coming to an End
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For 75 Years, The US Had an 'Endless Frontier' of Science. Now It's Coming to an End
The US has been the most productive country for science and technology for decades. Many of the basic policy tenets that supported American prowess date back 75 years, to a document called Science: The Endless Frontier.
How You Can Kill Coronavirus in Your Car Without Damaging Interior Surfaces
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How You Can Kill Coronavirus in Your Car Without Damaging Interior Surfaces
Washing hands and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces are two of the best ways to defend against spreading the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...
5 interesting facts about the moon
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5 interesting facts about the moon
The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost 5 billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.
Eerie Circle Built From Mammoth Bones Reveals New Clues About Survival in The Ice Age
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Eerie Circle Built From Mammoth Bones Reveals New Clues About Survival in The Ice Age
Long before the comfort of modern amenities, ancient human communities were capable of living in some truly harsh and frigid environments.
China Announces That It Will Expel American Journalists
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China Announces That It Will Expel American Journalists
The announcement comes weeks after President Trump limited the number of Chinese citizens who can work in the United States for five state-run Chinese news organizations.
The isolated tribes at risk of illness from Amazon missionaries
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The isolated tribes at risk of illness from Amazon missionaries
Indigenous people face a growing threat as evangelical Christians use their influence with Brazilβs government to step up their efforts
No, Chinaβs economy hasnβt gotten better. The implications could be more serious than investors realize
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No, Chinaβs economy hasnβt gotten better. The implications could be more serious than investors realize
Forget the economy and the financial markets and imagine a new world order.
Antarctic glacier retreated 3 miles in 22 years, threatening global sea-level rise
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Global warming: Antarctica's Denman Glacier melted 3 miles in 22 years
Cave find shows Neanderthals collected seafood, scientists say
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Cave find shows Neanderthals collected seafood, scientists say
Discovery adds to growing evidence that Neanderthals were very similar to modern humans
Oil hits US$5. Why pumps will stay open if prices turn negative
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Oil hits US$5. Why pumps will stay open if prices turn negative
A barrel of Canadian oil is now worth about as much as a nice latte or a fast food combo, falling to about US$5 on Friday.
Top 5 Things to Know About Fishing on the Clinch River
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Top 5 Things to Know About Fishing on the Clinch River
Adventure Anderson County shares some of the things to know about fishing on the Clinch River, like information about fishing licenses, and more.
Anxiety over rights violations as Zimbabwe enforces lockdown
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Anxiety over rights violations as Zimbabwe enforces lockdown
As police scale up operations aimed at curbing coronavirus spread, groups raise fears over possible breach of conduct.
Lesson of the Day: βThis Sculpture Holds a Decades-Old C.I.A. Mystery. And Now, Another Clue.β
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Lesson of the Day: βThis Sculpture Holds a Decades-Old C.I.A. Mystery. And Now, Another Clue.β (Published 2020)
In this lesson, students will learn about attempts made to decode the sculpture Kryptos. Then, they will try some decoding on their own, or learn about historical code breakers.
US weekly jobless claims jump by 6.6 million and we've now lost 10% of workforce in three weeks
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US weekly jobless claims jump by 6.6 million and we've now lost 10% of workforce in three weeks
That brings the total claims over the past three weeks to more than 16 million.
You Won't Believe How the World Looked 300 Million Years Ago
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You Won't Believe How the World Looked 300 Million Years Ago
What did the earth look like before the continents broke up? Thanks to this artist, you can know find where your current country of residence used to be!