Antibiotics are essential in the fight against bacterial infections and save countless lives. However, due to the overconsumption and frequent misuse of antibiotics, resistant bacteria … Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug toleranceRead more
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Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960s
Despite important agricultural advancements to feed the world in the last 60 years, a Cornell-led study shows that global farming productivity is 21% lower than … Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960sRead more
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Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancer
A new study from Aarhus University now shows that there is an increased risk of colon and rectal cancer in connection with nitrate in drinking … Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancerRead more
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Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online navigating a … Social media addiction linked to cyberbullyingRead more
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Ban on Private and Corporate Use of Facial Recognition
Groups call facial recognition “too dangerous to exist,” say it must be abolished. More than 20 civil and human rights organizations are expanding the fight … Ban on Private and Corporate Use of Facial RecognitionRead more
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Algae are melting away the Greenland ice sheet
Algae that live on snow and ice produce a kaleidoscope of colours. Jason Edwards/NGC Researchers are fanning out across the Greenland ice sheet this month … Algae are melting away the Greenland ice sheetRead more
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Argentina Pays Paul Singer’s “Vulture Fund” $2.4 Billion
new details have emerged about this week’s settlement between Argentina and billionaire Republican Party donor Paul Singer’s hedge fund Elliott Management. Elliott Management was one … Argentina Pays Paul Singer’s “Vulture Fund” $2.4 BillionRead more
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Fourteen at nuke base probed for illegal drug activity
Fourteen members of an Air Force unit responsible for guarding nuclear missiles in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska are under investigation for possible illegal drug activity, … Fourteen at nuke base probed for illegal drug activityRead more
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No Criminal Charges for U.S. Soldiers Involved in Kunduz Bombing
The Pentagon says at least a dozen U.S. military members have received administrative punishments as a result of the October 2015 U.S. airstrike on a … No Criminal Charges for U.S. Soldiers Involved in Kunduz BombingRead more
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Police should establish probable cause and get a warrant before using a Stingray
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals rejected the state of Maryland’s argument that anyone turning on a phone was “voluntarily” sharing their whereabouts with the … Police should establish probable cause and get a warrant before using a StingrayRead more