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US science funding freeze a 'threat to academic freedom'

The administration under US President Donald Trump has paused government funding essential for US research. Scientists …

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Feb 15, 2025
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Offsetting flights: How can I tell if a carbon credit is legit?

Ever wish you could clean up your carbon footprint from flying? That's what some carbon offset programs promise to help…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Santorini earthquakes: Could a major seismic event happen?

Seismic activity near Greek island has prompted evacuations to the mainland, but scientists cannot predict whether thes…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural mo…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Why Bob Marley remains a human rights icon

Bob Marley made reggae famous around the world. The music genre's messages of peace are more important today than ever.

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Feb 15, 2025
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Earworms: Why that song keeps playing in your head

You got a song stuck in your head? Earworms are music and memory at work. Here's why we get them and how to get rid of …

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Feb 15, 2025
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Study finds microplastics in US brains: Are they dangerous?

Traces of plastics were found in the brains of 54 people in the US. But experts say too little is known about health ef…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Record hot January despite cooling La Nina effect

Last month was the hottest January on record, with temperatures 1.75 Celsius above pre-industrial era levels. This come…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Ebola explained: Symptoms, treatment and vaccines

Discovered in 1976, Ebola is rare, deadly and has multiple variants. There is a vaccine for the Zaire type. Now, trials…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Poland, Hungary: How two close allies came to be estranged

Within the space of 15 years, Poland and Hungary have gone from being bros to foes. How did it come to this and where d…

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Feb 15, 2025
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Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A…

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Feb 15, 2025
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As German election nears, CDU still leads in polls

The conservative Christian Democrats haven't sustained major damage despite having accepted support from the Alternativ…

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Feb 15, 2025
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