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Three dead from hantavirus on Antarctic cruise ship MV Hondius. An ecologist explains the three scenarios for how passengers contracted this rare rodent-borne disease.
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On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.
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A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
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A total solar eclipse will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Here’s everything you need to know.
A major U.S. shark fin bust reveals how protected species are still slipping through global trade routes disguised as everyday goods, raising bigger questions about enforcement, demand and whether current protections are enough.
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