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Science Dec 14

Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

Viruses that emerge from bats are more lethal in humans than those from other species. Scientists are probing the mysteries of bat immune systems and investigating strategies to minimize contact between humans and livestock with bats and other wild animals.

Science Sep 15

World isn’t meeting biodiversity goals, U.N. report finds

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Once seen as loners, male elephants shown to follow elders

Males were long assumed to be loners because they leave their mother's herd when they reach adolescence. A study published Thursday shows that adolescent males prefer to travel along migration corridors behind older males.

Science Jun 29

Worldwide slowdown in fishing unlikely to save rare species

The amount of commercial fishing worldwide has dipped since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but scientists and conservation experts say it's unclear if the slowdown will help jeopardized species of marine life to recover.

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COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy trade-offs

Many governments eager to reopen their societies are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help stanch the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hotter climate increased risk of Australia’s record fires by 30 percent

The researchers used high-resolution computer models to pinpoint how much an altered climate influences the likelihood of specific extreme wildfires, floods, droughts and heatwaves. This growing field of research is called climate change attribution. …

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Can AI flag disease outbreaks faster than humans? Not quite

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Dog sleuths sniff out crop disease hitting U.S. citrus trees

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North America's skies are lonelier and quieter.

World Mar 13

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The sixth Global Environment Outlook indicates environmental problems are making things more dangerous for people.

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