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Stray dogs are seen at a shelter near Tunis -- packs of strays, a common sight in North African cities, are in the crosshairs after the deaths of two schoolchildren

Dangerous Stray Dogs Pose Culling Dilemma In N.Africa

Dangerous stray dogs pose culling dilemma in N.Africa

Do You Follow FDA's Pet Food Handling Guidelines? Most Pet Owners Don't

English Cocker Spaniel/Pet Food Bowl

Only 4.7% of participants were aware of the FDA guidelines, showed a study.

Intense Harvest Putting Florida's Iconic State Shell At Risk Of Extinction: Study

Horse Conch/Shell/Invertebrate

The population declines caused by shell collectors were reported even in the 1960s.

A red fox is captured by DC animal control officers outside the US Capitol in Washington on April 5, 2022

Fox Caught At US Capitol Had Rabies: City Health Authority

Fox caught at US Capitol had rabies: city health authority

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Fifty years after his death, the debate around Pablo Picasso's treatment of women is only getting more heated

Is Picasso Being Cancelled?

Is Picasso being cancelled?

Mucormycosis, dubbed "black fungus", is caused by a mould found in soil and in decaying organic matter like rotting leaves

What Caused India's Black Fungus Epidemic? Researchers Say This Practice May Be Behind It

India saw an uptick in COVID-19-associated Black Fungus cases in 2021.

Black dog

Why Puppy Dog Eyes Are Irresistible To People

Dogs' facial expressions help them communicate with humans better.

Lavender/Butterfly

Warmer Temperatures Making Butterflies Grow Bigger: Study

Researchers saw a body size increase in most of the British butterfly specimens.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 26, 2022.

How Donald Trump Motivated Thousands To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine

An advertisement featuring Donald Trump pushed thousands to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA front building

COVID-19 Update: Will You Need Another Booster Dose? Regulators Discuss

Regulators discuss the need for additional COVID-19 booster doses

Maternal mortality

Why Are Women In The US More Likely To Die From Preventable Causes Than Other Countries?

Women in the United States were found to die from preventable causes at higher rates than a number of their peers in the developed world, owing to the high cost of healthcare deterring them from seeking medical help.

Illustration shows test tube labelled "COVID-19 Omicron variant test positive

National Omicron BA.2 Wave Unlikely To Hit US, Says Former FDA Commissioner

The United States is unlikely to see a surge in Omicron BA.2 cases nationally despite initial fears that a new wave was on the horizon, a former FDA commissioner said on Tuesday.

As much as $4 trillion in fossil fuel assets could goe up in smoke by 2050 in the fight against climate change, according to UN experts

World's Fossil Fuel Assets Risk Evaporating In Climate Fight

World's fossil fuel assets risk evaporating in climate fight

A general view of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.

The CDC Is Getting A Makeover Due To Its COVID-19 Response: What To Know

After receiving scrutiny for its COVID-19 response, the CDC announced that it will rework much of the structure of the health agency.

The ICRC warned that a hunger crisis was worsening in Africa and going largely unnoticed

Hunger Crisis Across Africa 'Going Unnoticed,' Says Red Cross

Hunger crisis across Africa 'going unnoticed,' says Red Cross

Native Hawaiian birds close to extinction

Are Birds More Colorful Closer To The Equator? New Study Says Yes

Early naturalists, including the world-renowned Charles Darwin, had wondered about the trend even in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Nevada's Dixie Valley Toads Come Under 'Rare' Emergency Protection

Dixie Valley toads can only be found in Nevada.

Coffee/Farming/Crops

Researchers Find Just How Important Birds And Bees' Team-Up Is To Coffee

Without them, crop yield dropped by 24.7%.

To cut emissions, switch to a plant-based diet

Fly Less? Go Vegan? How People Can Take Climate Action

Fly less? Go vegan? How people can take climate action

Wine growers burned candles to protect vineyards from the coldest April day in 75 years

French Fruit, Vineyards Endure Coldest April Day In 75 Years

French fruit, vineyards endure coldest April day in 75 years

The report's main focus is on weaning the global economy off fossil fuels and moving to alternative energy sources

'Now Or Never' To Avoid Climate Catastrophe, Warns UN

'Now or never' to avoid climate catastrophe, warns UN

Prunes/Plum/Dried Fruits

Eating Prunes May Benefit Bone Health, Prevent Osteoporosis: Study

A team of researchers conducted a study on three groups of postmenopausal women whose bone mineral density scores were considered low.

The agriculture sector is grappling with sky-high energy prices following pandemic lockdowns and labour shortages in the wake of Britain's exit from the European Union

Ukraine War Sows More Turmoil For UK Farms

Ukraine war sows more turmoil for UK farms

Blueberries/Fruits

Wild Blueberry Extract Can Help Heal Wounds, Study Finds

The topical gel with blueberry phenolic extract led to 12% better wound closure.

Geology

Geologists Day: Significance, Interesting Geology Facts

Geology is much more than just the study of rocks.

The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow last year saw a score of the group's members arrested

Scientists Risk Arrest To Sound Climate Alarm

Scientists risk arrest to sound climate alarm

Following in the footsteps of former popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, Francis visited the holy grotto in Rabat, lighting a candle and saying a prayer

Pope Laments 'Tormented Ukraine', Defends Migrants On Malta Trip

Pope laments 'tormented Ukraine', defends migrants on Malta trip

A beekeeper works at the Inzerki Apiary: a five-storeyed structure of wooden struts and dry mud stretching along a hillside

Stung By Drought, Morocco's Bees Face Disaster

Stung by drought, Morocco's bees face disaster

Trapper Ray Gall packs out a beaver from one of his traps in Ontario, Canada

Canadian Trappers Wrestle With Loss Of Russia, Ukraine Fur Markets

Canadian trappers wrestle with loss of Russia, Ukraine fur markets

In this photo taken on February 19, 2022, people carry belongings after a giant landslide in Petropolis, Brazil

Torrential Rains Kill 14 In Brazil

Torrential rains kill 14 in Brazil

In this photo taken on February 19, 2022, people carry belongings after a giant landslide in Petropolis, Brazil

Torrential Rains In Brazil Kill Eight, 13 Missing

Torrential rains in Brazil kill eight, 13 missing

After two years of keeping Covid at bay, Hong Kong is now in the throes of its worst outbreak with much of the population working from home or limiting their outings

New COVID-19 Variant? What the UK Government Has To Say About The XE Strain

A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered in the United Kingdom, as the country’s Health Security Agency has started an analysis of it.

People wear face masks during the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Singapore, April 3, 2020.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Cardiac Complications After Infection Vs. Shot, According To CDC

The CDC compared the risks of cardiovascular complications from COVID-19 infection and vaccination.

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a sweeping plan to tap strategic oil stockpiles to reduce gasoline prices

Will Biden's Plan To Tap US Oil Reserves Reduce Gasoline Prices?

Will Biden's plan to tap US oil reserves reduce gasoline prices?

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