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The current Ebola outbreak was first detected in Guinea, in the beginning of the year, and has killed 377 people in the country so far.
Amazon’s Giant Arapaima On The Brink Of Extinction Due To Overfishing
The huge fish once dominated fisheries in the Amazon, but three of the five known species of the arapaima have not been seen for decades.
NewLink Says Ebola Vaccine Trial Could Start In Weeks
NewLink Genetics Corp, which licensed an Ebola vaccine developed by Canadian government scientists, has enough doses on hand to launch the first human safety trial of an Ebola vaccine this summer, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
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Canada To Donate Its Own Ebola Vaccine To WHO For Use In Africa: Report
The decision to donate the vaccine came after the WHO said on Tuesday that it was ethical to offer untested drugs to people infected by the virus, Reuters wrote in an exclusive report.
France May Give Diesel Car Owners 10,000 Euros To Switch To Electric Vehicles
France’s minister of ecology is proposing that diesel drivers get a total of nearly $22,000 to switch to electricity.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2014 Live Stream: Watch The Perseids Online, Viewing Tips For Stargazers
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Robin Williams Depression: Comedy, Mental Illness Link Proves Fatal For Many Hollywood Stars
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Two-Headed Dolphin Found In Turkey Is A ‘Very Rare’ Occurrence
A two-headed dolphin was found dead on a beach in Turkey, but has since gone missing.
Keystone XL Pipeline Decision Likely Delayed Until 2015, Nebraska Lawyers And Activists Say
The Nebraska Supreme Court's decision probably won't be reached for three to six months, further stalling Obama's final verdict.
Two Liberian Doctors To Receive Experimental Ebola Drug, But Supplies Now 'Exhausted'
The experimental drug that wasn't meant to be produced on a large scale for years is now being put into high priority production with U.S. help.
Perseids Google Doodle: Perseid Meteor Shower 2014 Celebrated In New Video
Google is celebrating the annual stargazing event with a quick video.
Rise In Arctic Temperature Causing Extreme Weather In US, Europe, Claims New Study
Since 2000, the number of extreme weather events in the northern hemisphere have almost doubled, a study is claiming.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2014: View The Perseids Near Major US Cities, Best Spots For LA, NYC And More
Want to catch the Perseids but stuck in a major city? Here's a guide to help you out.
'Colossus Penguin' Stood 6 Feet, 7 Inches Tall, Lived On Antarctica 40 Million Years Ago, Fossils Show
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A Second Polar Vortex Slip Could Upset US GDP Forecasts
Meteorologists fear another arctic blast this fall, which could take the economy on a dive like we saw earlier this year.
25,000-Year-Old Sinkhole In Wyoming Is A Treasure Trove Of Ice Age Fossils
An ancient cave in northern Wyoming has revealed the fossilized remains of thousands of Ice Age animals.
‘Icequakes’ In Antarctica Triggered By Massive 2010 Earthquake In Chile
A massive earthquake that struck Chile in 2010 caused a series of "icequakes" thousands of miles away in Antarctica.
Nuclear Reactors Shut Down In England Due To Faulty Boiler Unit
The reactors' faulty boiler unit was discovered accidentally during routine inspections.
China To Launch Its First Recoverable Moon Orbiter By Year-End: Report
The orbiter, which will test technology to be used in Chang'e-5, will travel to the moon and back.
Supermoon 2014 In Photos: This Year’s Biggest, Brightest Moon Lights Up The Sky
The next supermoon of this magnitude will occur next on Sept. 28, 2015.
Researchers Release Oil Into North Sea To Study Immediate Result Of An Oil Spill
The new findings could provide valuable insights into the behavior of spilled oil within a day of the accident and help first response teams.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2014: Perseids Set To Shine This Week Despite Supermoon
The bright light of a full moon could block out dimmer meteors.
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Scientists Discover Bones Of Prehistoric Animals In An Ancient Wyoming Cave
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Hawaiians Enjoy Clear Skies Between Tropical Storm And Approaching Hurricane
A tropical storm caused flooding and power outages in Hawaii early Friday as a hurricane spins closer.
Biggest Moon Of The Year: Stargaze This Sunday To Catch The Biggest And Brightest "Supermoon" of 2014
The full moon will be about 12 percent wider and 30 percent brighter than it was in January.
Hurricane Julio Likely To Miss Hawaii, Spin Softer Than First Storm
Thousands of Hawaiians lost power Friday from a tropical storm surge and are bracing for an approaching hurricane.
Oklahoma Earthquake Tied To Fracking Wastewater Draws First Lawsuit, Joins Growing Legal Effort In Arkansas, Texas
An Oklahoma woman is suing two dozen energy companies over the 2011 Prague earthquake.
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