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The Surprising Link Between Kids’ Meals and Brain Health

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Published today in Nature Communications, a new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC) has found that eating...

Is It Finally Possible to Watch Plants Breathe in Real Time?

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Scientists have long known that plants take in and release gases through tiny leaf openings called stomata. They are...

What’s Behind the Sudden Death of Dozens of Tigers in Thailand?

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Officials in Chiang Mai are investigating the sudden deaths of dozens of tigers at a well-known tourist park. Over...

Could This Railway Project Open a New Era for Uganda?

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Uganda is considering a new railway plan that could change how it exports its natural resources. The government is...

Could One Vaccine Protect You From Many Colds, flus, and Allergies?

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Researchers at Stanford Medicine have made an exciting discovery: a new vaccine that could protect against many lung infections,...

Why Fast Floodwaters in Cities Are More Dangerous Than They Look

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Floodwater can be very dangerous, even when it doesn't look deep, says a new University of Canterbury study. Postdoctoral...
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Why More Ghanaians Are Suddenly Wearing This Cultural Outfit

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On a crowded street in the heart of Accra, brightly colored smocks hang in neat rows outside a small...

Could This New Gel Save Millions from Serious Wounds?

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As more people grow older and diabetes becomes more common, chronic wounds are becoming a serious global problem. These...

Rare Fish Spotted Again Near Albany After Years

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A young marine scientist has made an exciting discovery off the coast of Albany in Western Australia. While diving...

Gunman Shot Dead After Breaching Security at Trump Residence

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A man with a weapon was shot and killed after he entered a restricted security area near President Donald...

Top South African School Shuts Its Doors

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Despite its final matric class achieving some of the strongest academic results in the country, King David Victory Park...

Could This Vitamin Offer Hope Against Deadly Brain Cancer?

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The Journal of Neuro-Oncology recently published the findings of a new study testing high doses of vitamin B3, or...

CFC Alternatives Linked to Massive ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution Worldwide

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Chemicals that were introduced to protect the Earth’s ozone layer are now causing a new and unexpected environmental problem,...

Big Sewage Spill: Trump Takes Action

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US President Donald Trump has asked federal agencies to take control of a major sewage spill that has sent...

Ghana Cuts Cocoa Prices – What’s Next for Farmers?

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Ghana has reduced the price it pays cocoa farmers to $3,580 per metric tonne for the rest of the...

Can Cream Cheese Lower Your Risk of Dementia? Scientists Share Surprising Findings

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Dementia is not one single illness. It is a general term used to describe a group of symptoms caused...

Drinking Water Kiosks Found to Have High Lead Levels

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After high-profile water problems like the crisis in Flint, Michigan, many Americans worry about the safety of their tap...

Motorbike Attacks on Nigerian Villages Leave Dozens Dead

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Gunmen on motorcycles carried out a dawn attack on three villages in northwestern Nigeria, killing many people and spreading...

Flying Soon? How a Shutdown Could Trigger Airport Delays and TSA Disruptions Across America

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Travel groups and airlines are warning passengers to expect problems after part of the United States government shut down....

Think Only Humans Imagine? This Ape May Surprise You

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found strong evidence that apes can use imagination and take part in pretend...

Experts Say Fibre Could Be the Next Essential Nutrient – Are You Getting Enough?

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Experts in nutrition at the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka are pushing for dietary fibre to be officially...

Kenya Says Using Its People in Combat Is Unacceptable

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Kenya will engage with Russia after reports that some Kenyans are being recruited to fight in Ukraine. Foreign Minister...

Extreme Cold Hits New York: More Than 17 Dead in Brutal Temperatures

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New York City has faced a period of extreme cold, with at least 18 people dying due to the...

Plastic Pollution May Be Making Water More Dangerous, Study Warns

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Harmful algae blooms, often called “red tides,” are appearing more often and lasting longer in many parts of the...

This Popular Diet May Protect Women from All Stroke Types

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Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke. This is mainly due to biological and reproductive factors such as...

Trump Makes Surprise Threat Involving US-Canada Bridge

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US President Donald Trump has said he may try to stop a new bridge between the United States and...

A Call to Prayer Ends in Tragedy in Nigeria

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Gunmen carried out a brutal overnight attack on two rural villages in Nigeria’s Kwara state, killing more than 160...

Are Patagonia’s Penguins Facing an Unexpected New Threat?

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On the Patagonian coast of Argentina, an unexpected wildlife conflict is taking place. Pumas are increasingly hunting Magellanic penguins,...

Aging Skin? Scientists May Have Found a Way to Keep It Youthful

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Scientists at Washington State University have discovered that tiny structures in human skin may hold the secret to youthful...

Pentagon Cuts Harvard Ties—But why?

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The US Department of Defense is cutting all academic ties with Harvard University. Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Ivy...

Drought Spreads Across Kenya, Leaving Herders Struggling

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In the dry plains of Shompole, Kenya, the impact of drought is visible everywhere. Dead cows and goats lie...

Why Minneapolis Federal Immigration Officers Are Now Being Equipped with Body Cameras

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Federal immigration officers working in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will soon be required to wear body cameras, according to the US...

Cutting Salt in Regular Foods May Reduce Heart Risks

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Cutting down salt in everyday foods like bread, packaged meals, and takeout could prevent many heart attacks, strokes, and...

Can Honey Bees Survive Extreme Heat? Scientists Are Worried

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Honeybees can normally regulate their hive temperature, even when the temperature outside changes. Honeybees do this by fanning their...

Ghana Plans a New National Airline – Will It Finally Succeed?

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Ghana may soon have a national airline again after many years of failed attempts. The Minister of Transport, Joseph...

Diplomatic Clash: South Africa And Israel Expels Each Other’s Envoys

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South Africa and Israel have both expelled each other’s top diplomats, deepening an already tense relationship between the two...

New Discovery Shows How One Nutrient Could Help Forests Recover After Deforestation

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Scientists have found that nitrogen in the soil plays a major role in helping tropical forests grow back faster...

Why Is Long COVID Brain Fog Striking Some Countries More Than Others?

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Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of long COVID. People who experience it often have trouble...

Chips For Everyone! German Farm Shares Millions of Extra Potatoes

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After a massive harvest in Germany, farmers are giving away a large number of potatoes for free. The potatoes...

New Research Looks at Bamboo as a Possible Superfood

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A new review from Anglia Ruskin University in England studied the health benefits of eating bamboo. This is the...

Could Restoring Coral Reef Fish Be the Key to Feeding Millions?

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The world is home to about 8.3 billion people, and many of them still struggle to get enough nutritious...

Nigerian Officers to Face Trial Over Plan to Take Over the Government

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Some Nigerian military officers are expected to face a military court after being accused of planning to remove President...

Japan’s last pandas are returning to China—but why?

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On Sunday, thousands of people visited Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to Japan’s last giant pandas, Xiao...

Do Some Food Preservatives Increase the Risk of Diabetes and Cancer?

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Two major studies suggest that eating many certain food preservatives could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and...

Are Cows Smarter Than We Thought? One Cow Surprises Scientists with Rare Use of Tools

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People often use the word “cow” as an insult, meaning someone is slow or not very smart. This comes...

Minneapolis ICU Nurse Fatally Shot by Border Patrol Agent

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A man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday during a federal immigration operation. The shooting has caused...

Crocodile Alert as Floods Sweep Across South Africa

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Heavy floods in Southern Africa have killed over 100 people this year. Hundreds of thousands lost their homes. Families...

NASA Gets Ready for Its First Crewed Moon Mission in Over 50 Years

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Humans are getting ready to fly around the Moon again for the first time in more than 50 years....

Study Finds 10 Minutes of Intense Exercise May Help Fight Bowel Cancer

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As many people start the new year with the goal to exercise more, new research offers encouraging news: even...

Massive Winter Storm Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power Across the US

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The United States is experiencing a severe winter storm that is creating dangerously low temperatures, power outages, and travel...

South Africa Plans Zero Alcohol Rule for Drivers

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South Africa may soon introduce a full ban on drinking and driving, as the government takes steps to reduce...

Nature in Danger, UK Security at Risk, Say Intelligence Chiefs

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The UK’s national security is facing a new and growing threat: the collapse of the natural world. Government intelligence...

Hope for Millions as Scientists Find Way to Regrow Cartilage

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Scientists are getting closer to finding a way to fix damaged knees and protect people from arthritis. A new...

Trump Claims Full Access to Greenland as NATO Calls for More Support

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US president Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has secured unlimited and permanent access to Greenland through...

Young Lives Lost: Bus Carrying Schoolchildren Crashes into Lorry, Killing 12

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Twelve schoolchildren have died in a road accident near Johannesburg after the minibus they were travelling in collided with...

New Research Reveals Why Chronic Wounds Fail to Heal and Points to Antibiotic-Free Therapies

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For millions of people worldwide, a minor wound can escalate into a protracted and excruciating struggle. Chronic wounds, especially...

Study Finds Mosquitoes Are Increasingly Attracted to Human Blood

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A new study reveals that mosquitoes appear to be shifting their focus toward humans rather than animals, a change...

Man, Who Killed Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Gets Life Sentence

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The man responsible for the murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in...

After Deadly Crash, Anthony Joshua’s Driver Appears in Court

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Anthony Joshua, who is from Britain, is an undefeated two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion who has successfully defended...

What’s Really in Your Tattoo? Toxic Metals Found in Australian Inks

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A recent study from researchers at UNSW Sydney has raised concerns about what may be lurking inside some tattoo...

Man, 83, Guilty of Killing Uber Driver Over Scam Belief

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An Ohio jury has found an 83-year-old man guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of an Uber driver...

Sun Erupts with Strongest Radiation Storm in 20 Years

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A massive solar burst is headed for Earth, promising dazzling northern and southern lights but also potential disruptions to...

Vitamin A May Be Helping Cancer Hide – Scientists Uncover How

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For a long time, vitamin A has been treated as a symbol of good health, a nutrient we rarely...

Dairy Farming Enters a New Era of Innovation

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On the Preston family’s dairy farm in southern Michigan, 400 acres of soybeans stretch across the horizon. At first...

Twin Attacks on Nigerian Churches Leave More Than 150 Worshippers Kidnapped

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Gunmen stormed two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Sunday, turning a morning of worship into a scene of...

Greenland, Denmark Protest Trump’s Controversial Move

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Mass protests erupted in Greenland and Denmark as people protested against US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to acquire...

Internet Access Returns in Uganda After President Secures Election Victory

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KAMPALA, Jan 18  Internet access began returning to parts of Uganda late Saturday night, hours after President Yoweri Museveni,...

Corrected Data Shows Rapid Arctic Snow Loss as Improved Satellites Misled Climate Records

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Over the years, advances in satellite technology made it seem like Arctic snow cover was growing. In reality, the...

Mysterious Intoxication Finally Explained: How Some People Get Drunk Without a Drop

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Imagine feeling drunk without ever touching a drop of alcohol. For people with a rare condition called auto-brewery syndrome...

Massive Security Operation Crushes the Nigerian Kidnapping Network, 200 Bandits Killed

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A major security operation in central Nigeria has killed more than 200 suspected members of an armed criminal gang,...

What If Delusions Are Metaphors? Study Rewrites Understanding of Psychosis

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Psychosis is a serious mental health condition that alters the way a person experiences reality. People going through psychosis...

A Giant Takes Off: Ethiopia Starts Building Africa’s Largest Airport

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Ethiopia has taken a major step toward transforming air travel in Africa with the launch of an ambitious new...

Scientists Discover Microbes That Help Trees Fight Climate Change

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Australian scientists have discovered a surprising new way that trees help combat climate change. We already know trees are...

Arctic Tensions Rise as Greenland and NATO Respond to Trump’s Annexation Threats

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US President Donald Trump has reignited tensions over Greenland after insisting that the vast Arctic island should come under...

How Nigerian Artists Dominated AFRIMA 2025 and Showcased Afrobeats’ Global Rise

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Nigerian performers dominated the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), held in Lagos on Sunday night,...

How Does the TB Bacterium Defend Itself? Scientists Discover a Hidden Genetic Shield Inside Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Researchers at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have discovered an intriguing...

Federal Officers Flood Minneapolis as Tensions Spike Amid Protests

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Federal authorities are sending hundreds more Border Patrol and immigration officers to Minneapolis as part of an intensified federal...