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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Why Cases Are Climbing

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Colorectal cancer used to be considered an older person's disease. Doctors didn't recommend screening until age 50 for years....

How a “Climate-Friendly” Refrigerant in Car ACs Is Fueling Forever Chemical Pollution in Europe

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A newer 'climate-friendly' refrigerant, that refrigerant intended to benefit the planet, to help the planet, may be causing a...

Why Trump Dropped the 20% Hormuz Fee – But kept the Iran Blockade

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US President Donald Trump has dropped his plan to charge a 20% fee on cargo ships passing through the...

KPMG Australia to Slash Jobs and Partner Pay as Audit Leak Scandal Fallout Deepens

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KPMG Australia is considering major cost-cutting measures that could include hundreds of job losses and lower pay for partners,...

Could This New Test Make Monitoring Babies’ Health Easier?

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Premature babies are tiny and fragile. In the neonatal intensive care unit, they are often covered in wires. Nurses...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate After Tanker Incident Involving Iran, UAE and US

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of carrying out a missile attack on two of its oil...
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Hamish Tait Named: Sydney Childcare Worker Charged With 329 Child Abuse Offences

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A former Sydney childcare worker has been publicly named for the first time. His name is Hamish Tait. He...

Could Growing More Broccoli on the East Coast Cut Costs and Drought Risks?

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A new study says East Coast broccoli farms can help the country. They can lower costs and they can...

Ancient Flying Reptiles Had More Wing Types Than We Knew, Says New Research

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Pterosaurs were the first animals with backbones to fly. They lived at the same time as dinosaurs. They died...

Global Study Reveals Teens Are Skipping Healthy Plant-Based Diets—Here’s Why It Matters

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Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are beneficial for everyone. They matter even more for kids as they...

US ‘Explosive Diarrhoea’ Parasite Outbreak: Should You Be Concerned?

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A stomach parasite is spreading across several US states, leading to thousands of infections in recent weeks. Health officials...

Why Did Australia’s Biggest Telecom Outage Disrupt Trains and Emergency Calls?

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A major network outage at Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, caused widespread disruption across the country on Wednesday. The...

What Do Hermit Crabs Do When Their Shell Gets Too Small?

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Scientists have discovered a new reason why hermit crabs grow more slowly when they live in shells that are...

Could Doctor-Prescribed Meals Improve Your Health and Save You Money?

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Special meal programmes made for people with serious health conditions may help them stay healthier and lower their medical...

Firework Hits Delta Plane Near Chicago Airport – What We Know So Far

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A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by another Delta Air Lines flight while preparing for a firework display...

Why Did China Test a Missile Hours After the Australia-Fiji Alliance?

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China has carried out a test of a long-range ballistic missile, sending it into the Pacific Ocean with a...

Are You Taking Whey Protein to Build Muscle? New Study May Surprise You

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Many food products today are packed with extra protein. You can now find protein in cereals, bread, yogurt, chips,...

Can Coral Reefs Survive Climate Change? New Research Offers Fresh Clues

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Coral reefs are often considered one of the clearest signs of climate change. Rising ocean temperatures and increasing acidity...

Eight Rescued After Seaplane Emergency Landing in New York’s East River: What Caused the Kodiak 100’s Rough Landing?

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Eight people were safely rescued after a seaplane made a challenging landing in New York City's East River on...

Australia Investigates Mystery Space Balls That Appeared on a Beach

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Several large metal balls were found on a beach in northern Queensland. Authorities believe that several large metal balls...

Why This Butterfly Lives Three Times Longer Than Other Species

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A new study led by the University of Bristol has found that a tropical butterfly may have developed a...

It’s Not Only What’s in Ultra-Processed Foods – It’s How They’re Made

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Scientists are becoming more concerned about ultra-processed foods. Many recent studies have linked these foods to serious health problems....

What US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Means for Trump

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The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that babies born in the United States automatically receive American...

What Did Amazon Do to Trigger Australia’s Lawsuit?

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Australia’s consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Amazon. The case focuses on ads added to Prime Video and...

The Tea in Kombucha Does More Than You Think

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Kombucha has become one of the most popular fermented drinks recently. People around the world enjoy it for its...

US-Iran Conflict: US Agrees to Stand Down After Strikes

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The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" after a recent exchange of strikes, according to media reports....

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Building Up in Dolphins and Whales Globally

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Whales and dolphins live in huge oceans, from warm tropical seas to icy Antarctic waters. These places may look...

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban in Crisis: Authorities Warn of Widespread Under-16 Access

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Australia has decided to impose stricter penalties on social media companies that break its age restriction law. The government...

Popular Creatine Supplement Linked to Slower Tumour Growth

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Creatine is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the world. It helps to improve strength and muscle...

Israel denies allegations as Australia investigates claims from detained Gaza flotilla activists

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Australian Federal Police (AFP) have started looking into serious claims made by a group of activists who were stopped...

Alcohol Tricks Your Body Into Wanting More Junk Food, New Study Suggests

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A new study suggests that drinking alcohol may encourage people to eat more unhealthy foods. Researchers believe this happens...

Is the Iran War Really Over? Trump Says a Deal Is Already Signed

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US President Donald Trump has revealed that he has already signed a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with...

Scientists Were Surprised by What This Diet Did to Gum Disease

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A short-term low-calorie diet may help reduce gum inflammation, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who...

Is the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Really Happening This Sunday?

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US President Donald Trump has announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is imminent. He...

How Did a Day at Sydney Beach End in a Serious Shark Attack?

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A woman was seriously hurt after a shark attack at a Sydney beach on Saturday morning.The incident happened at...

Scientists Turn Bread Waste and Grass into High-Protein Food with Better Taste and Aroma

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Scientists have found a new way to improve the smell of alternative protein foods made from food waste and...

What Caused the Koala Population Crash Before Humans Existed?

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A new genetic study has changed what scientists know about the history of koalas. Researchers discovered that koalas went...

Could a “Smart Tattoo” Detect Skin Cancer Before It Appears?

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Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is very difficult in medicine. Researchers in Canada have created a new system...

Helicopter Incident in Hormuz Raises Tensions Between U.S. and Iran

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The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes after a helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions...

What Do New Bribery Findings Mean for Tonga’s Political Future?

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Tonga is facing growing political problems after three of its cabinet members were found guilty of election bribery. The...

Can Wine Survive Climate Change? Cornell Study Reveals 3 Survival Strategies

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On a hot afternoon in California’s wine country, vineyards can suffer serious damage. The sun does more than warm...

12 Shot Near Ohio Festival as Police Race to Find Gunman

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Police are searching for suspects after a shooting left 12 people injured near a popular festival in Toledo, Ohio,...

World-First Brain Tumor Treatment Patient Dies, Leaving Important Legacy

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Australian cancer specialist Professor Richard Scolyer has died at the age of 59 after battling an aggressive brain cancer...

A Breakthrough That Could Stop Species From Disappearing Forever

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Embryo freezing is used to help reproduction in both humans and animals or to conserve species that are facing...

Just When Peace Seemed Possible, U.S. and Iran Traded New Strikes

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The US military said it carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes on Iran and intercepted ballistic missiles...

Two Dead After Kenya Ebola Centre Protests Turn Violent

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Two people were killed during protests in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki over a proposed Ebola treatment centre funded...

Study Finds Tropical Butterflies Adjust Mating Behavior to Cope with Seasonal Extremes

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New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that strong seasonal changes in tropical rainforests are forcing butterflies...

Could Leftover Wine Help Reduce Antibiotic Use on Chicken Farms?

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Every year, the wine industry produces large amounts of waste. After grapes are pressed to make wine, large amounts...

Could Tomato-Soy Juice Help Reduce Inflammation in Adults with Obesity?

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A new study suggests that drinking tomato-soy juice every day may help lower inflammation in people living with obesity....

Iran Halts Negotiations Temporarily, Opens Door for Future Diplomatic Solutions in Lebanon

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Iran has paused its negotiations with the United States after rising tensions in the region linked to the ongoing...

Why Are Nigerian Police Warning Against Attacks on South Africans?

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Nigerian police have warned people not to carry out retaliatory attacks against South Africans or South African-owned businesses after...

The Surprising Soil Fungus That Could Boost Rice Yields Naturally

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Field tests in India have shown that natural soil fungi can help rice plants grow better while reducing the...

This Simple Test Could Reveal Lung Cancer Long Before Symptoms Appear

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Scientists from Cambridge University are working on a new urine test for early detection of lung cancer. The test...

Strikes, Drone Claims, and Diplomacy: Is the US–Iran Ceasefire Near Collapse?

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Iran says the US has broken the ceasefire by carrying out new airstrikes on the Iranian territory. The US...

Could This Report Lead to the Impeachment of South Africa’s President?

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone to court to challenge a report that could lead to impeachment talks...

Scientists unveil new method to sharpen the search for alien life

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For decades, the search for life beyond our planet has been guided by a single, defining question. They wanted...

Could a daily multivitamin help you age slower? New research says maybe

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A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may help slow down...

US and Iran Continue Talks Despite Fresh American Strikes Near Key Oil Route

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The US military says it carried out fresh strikes in southern Iran. The attacks targeted Iranian missile sites and...

Kenya tightens presidential security after shocking breach

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Kenya’s police chief has made major changes to President William Ruto’s security team after a man managed to get...

Could Sunlight Be the Future of Clean Chemicals and Food Production?

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A team of scientists has developed a new solar-powered reactor that grows live bacteria using sunlight, water and carbon...

Are Weight-Loss Drugs Doing More Than Just Helping You Lose Weight?

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Researchers from Aarhus University have discovered that a hormone linked to popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs may also play...

Why Oil Prices Are Suddenly Falling Amid US-Iran Talks

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Oil prices fell sharply on Monday amid expectations of a possible peace deal to end the US-Israel war with...

Uganda Reports New Ebola Cases – Health Concerns Grow

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Uganda has reported three more Ebola infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the current outbreak to...

Why Scientists Are Deeply Worried About Antarctica Right Now

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Scientists are warning that Antarctica is facing serious dangers, but the continent does not have a proper disaster management...

Two Men Try Monkey Business, End Up in Real Trouble

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Monkey Punch has become very popular online in recent months. The young macaque captured attention across the world. Many...

Why Did Kenya’s Nationwide Transport Strike Suddenly End?

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Transport operators in Kenya have temporarily stopped their nationwide strike after holding talks with the government about the sharp...

Are you sleeping within these recommended hours? Your body may be aging faster if not

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Getting too little sleep may harm the body. But sleeping too much may also be a problem. A new...

Could Malaria Research Hold the Key to Male Infertility?

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Scientists studying malaria have discovered something unexpected while trying to stop the deadly disease from spreading. Their work may...

Scientists Find Wasps Are Changing Ancient Ant-Plant Relationship

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New research from an international team of scientists has found an unexpected change in a well-known tropical tree–ant partnership...

War plan on hold: Trump pauses new Iran attack after Gulf allies’ step in

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US President Donald Trump said he has paused a planned military strike on Iran that was expected on Tuesday....

Deadly Kenya Protests Erupt After Fuel Prices Surge and Transport Network Shuts Down

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Four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during protests in Kenya over rising fuel prices and...

Scientists stunned as ‘chameleon’ bees change colour with the weather

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Scientists have discovered that some bees appear to change colour depending on how humid the air is. The finding...

Researchers Discover How Tumors Fight Back Against Chemotherapy

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Scientists have now discovered that a protein linked to cancer growth may also help tumors protect themselves from treatment....

Trump Warns Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’ While Global Oil Prices Surge

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out as peace talks over the war remain...

Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria: Dozens of Young Children Taken from Three Schools

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Gunmen have attacked several schools and abducted many young children in a town in northeastern Nigeria. The incident has...

The Disappearing Insects Crisis Could Reduce the Nutrition in Your Everyday Food

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol has found that the loss of biodiversity is...

Before They’re Born, Babies Already Copy Mom’s Yawns—Here’s How

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There’s something oddly fascinating about how contagious yawning can be. New research suggests that this simple behaviour might have...

White House Dinner Shooting: Trump Assassination Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

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Last month, a shooting incident took place at a White House political event in Washington DC, raising serious security...

Lake Chad Air Raid Fallout: Fishermen Feared Dead Amid Military Hunt for Boko Haram Fighters

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A deadly military air attack in the Lake Chad area may have killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen, according to...

Why Is Colon Cancer Rising in People Under 50? Scientists Discover How Gut Bacteria Triggers the Disease

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A new scientific study found an important step in how a gut bacterium may cause colon cancer. The research...

Scientists uncover hidden value and secrets within Pacific coral reefs

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An international group of scientists found new details about coral reefs and tiny microbes living inside them. The study...

Africa Mourns as Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

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Festus Mogae, the former president of Botswana, has died at the age of 86. President Duma Boko announced the...

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Response

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Oil prices increased in Asian trading on Monday Morning  after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a...

Rare but Deadly: Why Health Experts Are Watching Hantavirus Closely

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A rare but dangerous virus carried by rodents has raised concern after an outbreak on a cruise ship in...

Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism Over War and Iran Nuclear Claims

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Tensions have grown between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump. Pope Leo has replied to criticism from US...

Over 130 Nigerians Seek Emergency Evacuation as Anti-Foreigner Protests Intensify in South Africa

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Tensions are rising in South Africa, leaving many foreign nationals feeling unsafe. In recent days, protests have turned hostile,...

Scientists Use Single Whale Call to Unlock Years of Ocean Data

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Finding whale songs in the ocean is extremely difficult. However, researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new artificial...

Less Chemotherapy, More Survival: A Major Breakthrough in Treating Relapsed Leukaemia

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A new medical study suggests that children whose leukaemia returns may live longer and have a better quality of...

What Makes Plants Grow Faster in Early Stages? Scientists Find the Answer

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Scientists have recently found new information about how young plants survive before they can use sunlight. Their study is...

Deadly Explosion at a Chinese Fireworks Factory – What Went Wrong?

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A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province, killing 21 people and injuring 61 others, according...

Police Officer Sent into Crocodile-Infested River to Recover Human Remains

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Police in South Africa have recovered human remains after a dangerous rescue mission. An officer was lowered from a...

Can a Ceasefire Replace Congressional Approval? Trump’s Iran Claim Sparks Debate

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US President Donald Trump has told Congress that fighting between the United States and Iran has now “ended”, even...

“Enough Is Enough” – Nigeria Reacts Strongly to Attacks in South Africa

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Due to rising anger against immigrants in South Africa, tensions are growing across the continent. What started as protests...

This Is What Coffee Is Secretly Doing to Your Gut and Brain

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Many young people today love coffee. It has become part of daily life. Some drink it to stay awake....

Glowing Treetops Captured in Storms for the First Time on Film

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In June 2024, Penn State scientists travelled along the eastern United States coast. They used a modified 2013 Toyota...

New Dinosaur-Age Mammal Unearthed: Tiny Hamster-Like Cimolodon desosai Reveals How Early Mammals Survived

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Mammals and dinosaurs lived together on Earth. This coexistence continued until a major disaster 66 million years ago. That...

King Gets Standing Ovation After Warning the World Is Becoming More Dangerous

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King Charles addressed the United States Congress in Washington, DC, in a major diplomatic speech. He spoke about the...

Fear and Tension Rise as Migrants Told to Shut Shops in South Africa

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Tensions are rising as African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, are being warned to stay safe during...

Could This New Bacterium Boost Crop Yields by 30%?

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A newly discovered bacterium could change the way farmers grow crops. Scientists have found that a certain type of...

Toronto Man’s HIV Disappears After Transplant – How?

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A team of doctors and scientists in Canada has shared an important medical case. They are from University Health...

Could This Type of Olive Oil Boost Brain Power Through the Gut?

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A new research study from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain suggests that extra virgin olive oil may...

King to speak up for democracy as the US visit begins—what will he say?

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King Charles and Queen Camilla have started a four-day state visit to the United States. It is the first...

Gunmen Break into an Orphanage – Where Are the Missing Children?

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Eight children are still missing after gunmen attacked an orphanage in Nigeria’s north-central Kogi State and took several people...

What really happened in Ghana that made South Africa act against its envoy?

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Ghana has called in South Africa’s top diplomat after reports of mistreatment of its citizens. The concern comes after...

Is East Africa Slowly Breaking Apart? Scientists Reveal a Shocking Change

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The Turkana Rift in Eastern Africa is a vibrant hub for scientific exploration. It is famous for two reasons....

Ever thought the people you live with could actually be shaping your gut bacteria?

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Living with friends may slowly change the bacteria inside your body. A new study from the University of East...