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Tutu Remembered At Cape Town Interfaith Tribute

Tutu remembered at Cape Town interfaith tribute

Adult Cigarette Smokers Not Planning To Quit More Likely To Discontinue After Vaping

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A new study included people who didn't have any plans to quit smoking.

This Is The Best Mask For Omicron COVID-19 Protection, According To Experts

N95 masks offer 95 percent protection from airborne particulates as small as 0.3 microns

Cloth face masks can only filter 37% of infectious particles, one study found.

A recent expedition on board the oceanographic research vessel Cabo de Hornos in the far south of Chile sought to investigate harmful organisms and how they are impacting climate change

Chilean Scientists Study Climate Change At 'End Of The World'

Chilean scientists study climate change at 'end of the world'

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Top 3 COVID-19 Omicron Symptoms Revealed After Study Of Christmas Party Outbreak

The new study surveyed 111 fully vaccinated guests at a Christmas party in Norway where an outbreak of Omicron cases occurred.

Prosecutors have also demanded a court close Memorial's Human Rights Centre, accusing it of condoning 'terrorism and extremism'

Russian Court Orders Rights Group Memorial To Close

Russian court orders rights group Memorial to close

The US Federal Aviation Administration completed test flights of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX, which has been grounded after two deadly crashes

Fauci Says Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Flights Something To 'Seriously' Consider Over Omicron Fears

A vaccine mandate may be something to “seriously consider” for domestic flights in order to protect against the Omicron variant of COVID-19, said Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Thousands of Poles protested against the law earlier this month outside the presidential palace in Warsaw

Polish President Vetoes Media Law Slammed By US

Polish president vetoes media law slammed by US

Edward O. Wilson, pictured in 2012, was considered the world's leading expert on ants

Scientist E.O. Wilson, Dubbed Modern-day Darwin, Dead At 92

Scientist E.O. Wilson, dubbed modern-day Darwin, dead at 92

Fossil fuels are the main driver of global warming

Climate Change 2021: There's No Turning Back Now

Forests, soil and oceans -- which absorb more than half of humanity's carbon pollution -- show signs of saturation.

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How To Lose Weight Fast: Mom Reveals Way She Lost 60kg In 1 Year

Sabrina Osland, 41, started her weight loss journey after she was charged extra on a helicopter ride because she was overweight.

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How Do You Find The Right Therapist? Here Are Some Important Tips From Experts

Finding a good therapist is an art more than it is a science. So how do you increase your odds of finding a good therapist and having a productive relationship with them?

A container ship sits docked at the Port of Vancouver in November 2021 as dozens of ships wait in the harbour to pick up and unload shipments. A huge backlog was created when heavy rains and flooding destroyed road and rail links to the port

Mustard, Fries In Short Supply Due To Canada Climate Woes

Mustard, fries in short supply due to Canada climate woes

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2 Ongoing Listeria Outbreaks Linked To Packaged Salads, Says CDC; 2 Companies Issue Recall

The real number of people who have fallen ill is "likely higher," according to the CDC.

Muslim devotees offer Friday prayers in an open ground in Gurgaon, after several prayer sites were closed by the authorities

No Place To Pray: Muslim Worshippers Under Pressure In India

No place to pray: Muslim worshippers under pressure in India

Vietnam is getting another four million Pfizer Covid vaccines from the United States

COVID-19 Isn't Going Anywhere, Experts Say

It looks like COVID-19 is making its presence permanent, according to multiple health experts.

This handout photo obtained May 26, 2021 courtesy of Merck & Co,Inc. shows capsules of the investigational antiviral pill Molnupiravir

US Regulator Authorizes Merck's Covid Pill

US regulator authorizes Merck's Covid pill

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Delayed Libya Poll 'Slow Motion Train Wreck': Analysts

Delayed Libya poll 'slow motion train wreck': analysts

Hundreds of thousands of people are homeless after Super Typhoon Rai cut a swathe through the Philippines, leaving desperate survivors pleading for help

'A Little Aid Would Help': Philippine Typhoon Survivors Beg For Food

'A little aid would help': Philippine typhoon survivors beg for food

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McDonald's Social Media Posts Focus On Kids In Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Study

The social media ads "exacerbate healthcare issues in the most vulnerable countries in the world," the researchers explained.

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SpaceX Delivers Christmas Presents, Brand New Scientific Supplies To ISS

The astronauts' special Christmas dinner includes smoked seafood and fruit cake.

Park director Prosper Uwingeli says the expansion project is being undertaken 'very, very carefully'

Too Many Gorillas? The Great Apes' Hunt For Space In Rwanda

Too many gorillas? The great apes' hunt for space in Rwanda

Malaysia's worst floods in years have caused widespread damage, including the densely populated Selangor state

Malaysia Floods Death Toll Rises To 27

Malaysia floods death toll rises to 27

The top-selling treatments during the pandemic have been focused on the face -- Botox injections, facelifts and other forms of reshaping

People Who Got Botox Reported Lower Incidence Of Anxiety, Study Finds

This study shows Botox's potential in managing mental disorders, according to researchers.

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Rare Southern California Butterfly Declared 'Threatened' Species

The Hermes copper butterfly is only found in San Diego County, California, and Baja California, Mexico.

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FDA, Other Heath Authorities Investigating Listeria Outbreak Possibly Linked To Salad Mix

There have been 10 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death reported in the outbreak as of Dec. 21.

The study followed nearly 1,300 people hospitalised for Covid between January and May 2020 in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, the first city affected by the pandemic

Omicron Variant Is ‘Second Most Contagious Virus’ On Earth: What’s Number 1?

The new Omicron variant now accounts for 73% of new COVID-19 infections reported in the United States.

Europe could have a domestic lithium industry to provide the batteries needed for electric vehicles -- if Portugese regulators approve mines and refineries

Portuguese Lithium, Fuel Of Europe's Electric Vehicle Revolution?

Portuguese lithium, fuel of Europe's electric vehicle revolution?

Days of torrential rain triggered some of the worst flooding in years across the country at the weekend

14 Dead, 70,000 Displaced In Malaysian Floods

14 dead, 70,000 displaced in Malaysian floods

Scientists have warned that typhoons are becoming more powerful as the world becomes warmer because of man-made climate change

Troops Race To Deliver Aid To Philippine Typhoon Survivors

Troops race to deliver aid to Philippine typhoon survivors

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Largest 'Of All Time': Fossil Reveals Ancient Millipede As Big As A Car

The prehistoric millipede would have been about 2.7 meters long.

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Conservation Groups Take Legal Action Against EPA Over Record Manatee Deaths

The letter cites the groups' intent to sue the agency.

The WHO fears richer nations may hoard precious vaccine doses as the Omicron variant spreads

3 COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Not Enough Against Omicron Variant, BioNTech CEO Says

Preliminary data from the U.K. suggested that a third dose increases vaccine efficacy to 70%.

Cortical surface mapping of stimulation of the clitoral region -- a new study has identified the brain region linked to genital touch in women

Scientists Discover Brain Region That Responds To Clitoris

Scientists discover brain region that responds to clitoris

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