People worldwide could be ingesting five grammes of microscopic plastic particles every week, equivalent in weight…
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North Korea taking 'emergency' measures to contain swine fever
North Korea is taking emergency measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious African swine…
Facebook launching app that pays users for data on app usage
Facebook on Tuesday launched an app that will pay users to share information with the social…
Water tankers prove a lifeline for India's parched villages
As Gajanand Dukre parks the water tanker in a drought-stricken Indian village, dozens of locals—mostly women…
Why Noah's ark won't work
A Noah’s Ark strategy will fail. In the roughest sense, that’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind…
Love songs from paradise take a nosedive
The Galápagos Islands finches named after Charles Darwin are starting to sing a different tune because…
Dolphins form friendships through shared interests just like us, study finds
When it comes to making friends, it appears dolphins are just like us and form close…
American Airlines cancels 737 MAX flights through September 3
American Airlines has canceled all scheduled flights with Boeing 737 MAX jets through September 3, extending…
Two giraffes killed by lightning in Florida: park
Two giraffes were killed instantly when they were struck by lightning in the southeastern US state…
Research reveals sustainable method to produce lifesaving opiate antidotes at reduced cost
Overdose from opiates has skyrocketed. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, on average, 130…