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Australian Politician Helen Haines Seriously Injured Outside Her Victoria Office

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A vehicle struck Australian independent MP Helen Haines twice outside her constituency office in Wangaratta, Victoria, leaving her in...

Your Brain May Begin Learning to Recognise Faces Before Birth, Study Finds

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Babies are born with a strong interest in faces. This helps them form close bonds with the people who...

A Police Officer Shot a One-Year-Old Boy Dead. Now Mississippi Says the Force Was Justified

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Mississippi’s attorney general has ruled that a police officer acted lawfully when opening fire on a vehicle during a...

What Happens When Microplastics Meet Water? Scientists Find a Potential Health Risk

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We often hear that plastic is chemically inert. That means it does not react with other things. This is...

A Mass Was Being Livestreamed in Ecuador When a Giant Crucifix Fell on the Priest

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A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during Mass. The tragedy...

What Happened at Canada’s Military Base? Four Soldiers Dead After Fast-Moving Fire

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A major fire at a Canadian military base has killed four service members and left 19 people in critical...
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Why Do Chili Peppers Burn? Scientists Find Clues That Could Help Treat Pain

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Have you ever eaten a very hot chili pepper? If so, you have felt the TRPV1 receptor at work....

Sydney Teen Charged with Murder After 12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Shooting

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Following the shooting of a 12-year-old boy at a home in Sydney last month, authorities have charged a 19-year-old...

Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer: What We Know After His Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV has undergone a successful operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where surgeons removed the lower lobe of...

A Hidden Threat to Australia’s Snakes and Lizards and How to Reduce the Risk

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Spring has arrived across Australia. Warmer days are causing snakes, lizards, and other reptiles to emerge from their hiding...

The Placenta Fights the Flu – But That Defence May Come at a Cost

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A new study in monkeys shows that the flu forces the placenta into a strong defensive mode. This effort...

One Dead, Several Injured in Fatal Roller Coaster Incident at US Amusement Park Near Atlanta

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A fatal incident at a popular amusement park located near Atlanta has claimed one life and left several other...

A 17-Hour Flight Turns into a Nightmare After Bedbugs Bite Passengers

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Qantas cancelled a flight from Rome to Perth on Saturday after reports of bedbugs on one of its aircraft....

Plants Have a Hidden Defence System Against Multiple Stressors, Scientists Find

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Ron Mittler, a plant scientist at the University of Missouri, wants researchers to change how they study stress in...

43 People Bitten by Bats in Two Weeks-Now NSW Health Issues Urgent Virus Warning

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Health authorities in New South Wales (NSW) have issued an urgent warning after dozens of people were bitten or...

Homes Swept Away and Bridges Destroyed: Nepal Flash Floods Leave Five Missing

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Rescue teams in central Nepal are searching for five people who went missing after sudden floods swept through villages...

Could a “DNA Typewriter” Reveal the Secrets of Early Life?

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Researchers have mapped the relationships between the cells of a mouse embryo, tracing their lineages from the first cell...

US Resident Arrested Over Deadly British Columbia School Shooting

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A 30-year-old man from Washington state has been arrested in the United States over his alleged involvement in the...

What Does Childhood Abuse Do to the Brain? New Study Reveals Clues

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A large brain imaging study led by psychologists at UCLA has found that abuse in childhood can change how...

OpenAI Apologises After Australian Government Hack and Delayed Warning

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OpenAI has admitted that it did not respond properly after one of its AI agents accessed Australian government websites...

The Hidden Pollution Inside Restaurant Kitchens with Gas Stoves

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Cooks who work with gas or propane stoves may breathe unhealthy air and face dangerous heat, a new study...

New Eye-Pressure Technology Gives Scientists a Closer Look at Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is one of the main reasons people lose their sight for good. High pressure inside the eye is...

Coral Reefs Face a Double Threat: Hotter Oceans and Deadly Disease

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A new University of Georgia study shows that heat and disease together can be deadly for coral reefs. Earlier...

Australian Soldier Dies in Training Crash as Five Others Are Injured

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An Australian soldier has died during a military training exercise in the Northern Territory. Five other soldiers were injured...

Macron Pushes Tighter Digital Rules in Europe, Raising Concerns Over Free Speech

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French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his call for tighter control of online speech. His comments have raised fresh...

Do No-Sugar Soft Drinks Help With Weight Loss? Major Study Investigates

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Researchers at the University of Liverpool have finished the longest and most thorough trial of its kind on diet...

Australia Finds ‘Significant’ Child Safety Gaps on Steam and Roblox

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Australia's online safety watchdog has warned that some major gaming platforms are not doing enough to protect children from...

Why Did the U.S. Just Quietly Pull Every Single Bomber Out of RAF Fairford?

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The United States has removed all of its bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as British counter-terrorism officers continue...

What Happened in the Austin ICE Shooting? Venezuelan Man Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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A Venezuelan man who was shot by a US immigration officer in Texas has been charged with assaulting a...

California’s Giant Redwoods Change How They ‘Breathe’ When It Gets Too Hot

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California's coast redwoods like cool weather. They grow best along the foggy coast, where the average temperature is about...

Australia’s Inflation Rises Again as Fuel Costs Surge

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Australia’s inflation rate increased again in August, adding pressure on households and raising concerns that interest rates could remain...

Could Feeling Alone Really Shorten Your Healthy Life? New Study Offers a Clue

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Many Americans feel alone; a 2023 report found that about half of adults in the United States are lonely....

Why Did Australia Reveal the OpenAI Hack at the UN?

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Australia has used a cyber incident involving Medicare to highlight growing concerns about artificial intelligence and data security. The incident...

Prosecutors Reopen Alleged Gang Rape Investigation at Cornell University

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Prosecutors in New York have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University in 2024....

Lactose-Intolerant People Pay More for Ice Cream They Can Actually Eat, Study Finds

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Many people in the United States struggle to digest milk sugar. Researchers estimate that about 36% of Americans have...

Judge Stops Deportation of Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE in Texas

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A US federal judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of a Venezuelan man who immigration agents...

These Strange Lakes May Be More Valuable Than We Realise, Scientists Warn

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For years, scientists viewed saline lakes as relatively simple ecosystems. They were thought to support only a limited range...

A Child’s Brain May Hold Early Clues About Obesity Risk, Study Finds

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Scientists have found that a child's brain may show signs of obesity risk as early as age 4. This...

US Raises Censorship Concerns Over Australia’s Proposed Social Media Rules

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The United States has raised concerns about Australia’s plan to let social media users switch off personalised algorithms. The...

Why Were Thousands of US Flights Suddenly Delayed? A Cut Cable Is to Blame

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Hundreds of flights were delayed across several major US airports after a cable used by air traffic controllers was...

‘Miserable’ Spot Shut Down: Melbourne Neighbours Win Battle Over Day Drinkers

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A popular Melbourne drinking spot has been forced to change after complaints from nearby residents. The grassy median outside...

A Growing Threat to Seabirds: Plastic Rubbish Can Be Fatal

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Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that seabirds suffer harm not only from ingesting plastic. Plastic actually kills...

US Judge Says ICE Actions Against Critic Could Violate First Amendment Free Speech Rights

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A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to stop taking action against a Minnesota man who criticized an...

What Happens to Forests When Climate Extremes Strike?

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Forests that contain many different tree species are better equipped to survive harsh weather, according to a major new...

Could Eating More Whole Grains Every Day Protect Your Heart?

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A new study suggests that eating four to six servings of whole grains every day can improve several key...

Sydney Double Murder: Trial Begins for Former Police Officer Accused of Two Deaths

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A major murder trial involving a former New South Wales police officer is set to begin in Sydney on...

A Better Diet During Pregnancy Could Help Baby’s Brain Grow, Study Finds

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A pregnancy nutrition program built around whole foods and local produce appears to have helped babies' brains grow before...

How Tiny Ocean Bacteria Team Up to Break Down Tough Carbon

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Brown algae and diatoms live deep in the ocean. They make a tough substance called fucoidan. This substance forms...

AI Data Centers Are Facing Growing Protests Across the US

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About 100 people gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall this week. They had a simple demand. City officials should pause...

Fiji Declares Emergency Over HIV: What You Need to Know

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Fiji has declared a national emergency over the rapid spread of HIV. Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu made the announcement...

Australian Man and Children Found Dead in Bali Home as Police Investigate

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Police in Bali are investigating the deaths of an Australian father and his two young children. The three bodies...

German Customs Is Secretly Monitoring Messenger Accounts -And It’s Now Permanent

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German customs officials have been using a secret method to monitor messaging accounts, according to a leaked document. The...

Scientists Say Research Is Failing the World’s Tropical Insects

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Conservation efforts often overlook insects. But they hold up entire ecosystems. They also help grow much of our food....

Shark Attack in WA Leaves Man in His 50s Fighting for His Life

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A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital after reportedly being attacked by a shark at a...

Can a Blood Test Predict Alzheimer’s Before Memory Loss Begins? New Study Offers Clues

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Scientists at Columbia University have found a new way to predict when people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease...

US Airman Details 48 Hours Behind Enemy Lines After Iran Shootdown

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A US Air Force officer recounted the terrifying moments following the shooting down of his aircraft over Iran. The...

Could El Niño Make the Amazon’s Extreme Weather Even Worse?

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A new study has revealed a surprising climate danger zone in the Amazon. It is the central-north Amazon. This...

What Caused the Miami Plane Crash That Killed Five People on the Ground?

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Five people were killed and five others were injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami...

Thyroid Cancer Is Being Overdiagnosed – But why?

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A new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has raised concerns about how...

Could Healthier Fats Help Men Live Longer After Prostate Cancer?

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Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer that has not spread go on to live for many years. But heart...

Melbourne Crash Tragedy: Brother and Sister, 11 and 7, Killed

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Two young siblings have died after a car carrying several children rolled over west of Melbourne. Ossama El Hawli,...

The 2050 Crisis: Will Billions Struggle to Get Food, Water and Energy?

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A new study led by MIT researchers looks ahead to 2050. It asks a challenging question: who will struggle...

Germany’s AfD Wins Big in the East – But Falls Just Short of Power

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Germany's right-leaning Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a major election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The...

20 Years After His Death, Family Remembers Australian Wildlife Icon Steve Irwin

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Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin has remembered her father, Steve Irwin, on the 20th anniversary of his death. She shared...

Do Younger Brains Really Recover Better Than Older Brains After Traumatic Injury? New Study Says Not So Fast

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Most people believe young brains bounce back better after injury. They are more flexible. They can rebuild broken connections...

Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ Really Coming From Sea Spray? Scientists Investigate

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Many people who live near the coast worry about "forever chemicals" in the sea spray they breathe during the...

Amazon Plane Crashes into Vehicles at Miami Airport, Killing Five

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Five people have died after an Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport in the United...

Australians Could Soon Get an ‘Off Switch’ for Social Media Algorithms

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Australians may soon have more control over what appears on their social media feeds. The government is preparing new...

Plastic in the Ocean Is Ending Up in Seabird Chicks, and It’s Changing Their Bodies

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Baby giant petrels are eating plastic without even knowing it. And new research shows that even tiny amounts can...

Four Australians Found Safe in Nepal—But 38 Are Still Missing

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Four more Australians have been found safe following devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Five Australian citizens have now...

Why Is Lake Ontario Being Renamed ‘Lake America’ on US Maps?

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Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its Maps app for users in the...

Could a Wearable Device Help Doctors Track Blood Pressure in ICU Patients?

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Doctors may soon have a safer way to track blood pressure in critically ill patients. Engineers at Johns Hopkins...

Could This Fish Really Live for Centuries? New Study Reveals

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Lake sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today may be older than we ever imagined. Some could have been...

Why Are Plants Heating Up Faster Than the Air Around Them?

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Scientists have warned for years that a warming planet threatens human health. Climate models predict more extreme storms, rising...

Is Folic Acid Safe? New Study Looks at Formaldehyde Concerns

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Folic acid is a man-made version of vitamin B9. It is added to bread and cereal. Doctors also give...

Australia’s Famous Cuttlefish Mating Event Is Missing This Year—Why?

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Every winter, giant cuttlefish gather along a small stretch of South Australia's coast. This is the biggest cuttlefish mating...

Why Is the US Army Secretary Stepping Down?

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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned from his position after about 18 months in the post. His resignation...

What If Your Garden Could Grow Art Supplies?

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At the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, five raised beds sit along Museum Way. They...

Tomatoes Have a Hidden Health Secret—And It’s Not Lycopene

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For years, lycopene in tomatoes has been known as the main substance supporting human health. This red pigment is...

Teen Girl Dies in Sydney During Suspected Sex-Related Choking Incident

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Police in Sydney are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl after she reportedly lost consciousness during sex. Emergency...

US Strikes Iran Again After Weeks of Calm

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US forces have carried out strikes against two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to a US official. The...

Masked Men Break Into Perth Home – Two Residents Seriously Injured

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Two men were seriously injured after masked attackers broke into a home in Perth and fought with the residents....

Former US Police Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Dies in Prison at 32

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Sean Grayson, the former US police officer convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died in prison at the age...

One Month Vegan May Change Ageing and Inflammation – Here’s How

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A new study suggests that a short switch to a vegan diet can change how genes behave in ways...

Is Rising CO₂ Making African Grasslands Grow Faster? New Study Reveals

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Carbon dioxide levels in the air are rising. The increase is doing something unexpected in Africa's savannas. It's helping...

Could This New Diabetes Treatment Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle?

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For the last five years, GLP-1 drugs have changed how doctors treat obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Most...

Where Will Birds Live as Extreme Weather Gets Worse?

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A new study led by Yale researchers shows something surprising. Extreme weather is quietly shrinking the ranges of more...

Indiana Residents Face 12th Day Without Power as Frustration Grows

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Nearly two weeks after a powerful storm hit Indiana, thousands of people are still living without electricity. Terry Dubois,...

What Happened to the Thai Teen? Australian Murder Suspect Speaks from Jail

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An Australian man accused of killing a 17-year-old Thai girl has spoken publicly about the case from a prison...

What Do Satellite Images Reveal About the Oil Spills Near Iran and Oman?

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New satellite images show two separate oil spills spreading through waters near Iran and Oman. Scientists say both events...

Want to Age Better? Your Gut Health May Hold a Clue

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A new study suggests that a mix of gut-friendly probiotics and plant nutrients may help the body age more...

Japan to Test Hypersonic Weapons in Australia- Here’s Why

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Japan and Australia are planning to expand their military cooperation. Japan could soon test hypersonic missiles and other long-range...

What Happened at Harvard’s Mortuary? University Agrees to $53 Million Settlement

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Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits brought by families whose loved ones donated their...

Which Diet Is Best During Menopause? New Study Has Answers

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A new study looked at 11 different diets. It wanted to know which ones helped women avoid weight gain...

Climate Change Is Pushing Butterflies to New Places, Study Finds

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A new study led by Monash University shows something remarkable. One in every ten butterfly species on Earth has...

Mushroom Murderer Appeals Convictions: What Happens Next in the Poisoning Case?

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A year after her high-profile murder trial, Erin Patterson is back in court as she tries to overturn her...

Why Is Trump Cutting US Military Drills with South Korea?

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President Donald Trump says the United States plans to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He linked the...

New Study Reveals a New Way to Protect Poultry from Deadly Diseases

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Scientists have found a natural gut compound that can boost the immune system of chickens. It helps them fight...

How Did These Inbred Snakes Take Over Guam? New Study Explains

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The brown tree snake is one of the most notorious invasive species that biologists study today. This snake is...

Why Is Mental Health a Priority on USS Lincoln?

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The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is now a major priority for...

Australian State to Introduce Gun Buyback Following Bondi Beach Attack

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New South Wales (NSW) will introduce a major gun buyback program later this year. The state will become the...

Police Drop Assault Charges Against Bondi Beach Shooting Hero in Sydney

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Ahmed al Ahmed, who became known around the world after confronting a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting, is...

Thailand Bans New Gun Permits After Mass Shooting

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Thailand has announced an immediate suspension of new gun permits following a deadly school shooting near Bangkok. The decision...

Eating Less of Certain Amino Acids May Help Slow Aging

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Protein is everywhere right now. It's in cereal, coffee, and even bottled water. Companies keep adding it because shoppers...

Two Deadly Flowers May Hold Promising Medical Benefits

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Scientists have made significant progress in synthesising some of nature’s most potent and powerful plant chemicals in the laboratory....

The Mystery of the Missing Tiny Dinosaurs: New Study Offers Clues

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Dinosaurs are famous for their giant size. Tyrannosaurus rex and Patagotitan mayorum are two well-known examples. However, there is...