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On the hunt for Asian "murder hornets" in Washington

The sting of the Asian giant hornet can kill and that's not just an expression of speech. Since their discovery in 2019 in the US, traps have been set to see if Asian giant "murder hornets" have settled in the state. Libby Hogan has more.




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Syria's mosques open for prayer as coronavirus lockdown eases

Syria's government allowed mosques to open on Friday for worshipers willing to perform prayers. The mosque had remained closed as part of the measures taken to contain the spread of coronavirus.




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'Never give up': Queen praises Britons on Victory in Europe Day

Britain's Queen Elizabeth honored those who died in World War Two on Friday, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, and used the occasion to say she was proud of how people had responded to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Youth recreate Iraq's ancient Nineveh in VR technology

Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world. Francis Maguire reports.




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Dingoes are both pest and icon. Now there's a new reason to love them

Dingoes have been persecuted in Australia for centuries for killing livestock, but protecting them could benefit the environment and aid recovery from the devastating fires




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We're still untangling Ramanujan's mathematics 100 years after he died

Srinivisa Ramanujan’s ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider




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Research volunteers won't be told of their coronavirus genetic risk

Half a million people taking part in the UK Biobank, which gathers genetic information for researchers to study, won't be told if they turn out to be genetically vulnerable to the coronavirus




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Names of UK's coronavirus science advisers to be revealed

The membership of the UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has so far been kept secret, but a list of names will soon be published, the UK's chief scientific adviser has said




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Weird magnetic threads in sun's corona seen for the first time

New images reveal threads of ultra-hot gas woven throughout the sun's corona, in the most detailed look at previously unseen parts of the atmosphere of our closest star




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Devs: Here's the real science behind the quantum computing TV show

In TV series Devs, a tech company has built an extremely powerful quantum computer. The show is both beautiful and captivating, says Rowan Hooper




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The science of how 'wok hei' makes stir-fried food taste so good

Getting your wok scorching hot and preparing your ingredients in advance is the best way to make a tasty stir-fry, says Sam Wong




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UK government won't say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has hired

The UK government has refused to say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has employed, with less than three weeks to go until its target of recruiting 18,000 of them by mid-May




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We can't rely on rampant consumerism to get us out of this mess

Hyperconsumption adds to environmental destruction that brings people into contact with animal viruses that can spark pandemics. We have to avoid the temptation to rely on it to get us out, writes Graham Lawton




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We still don't know how effective the NHS contact-tracing app will be

The UK government will begin trials of its coronavirus contact-tracing app this week, but what impact it will have on slowing the spread of covid-19 is unclear




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I'm a space archaeologist studying junk strewn across the solar system

From vintage satellites to lunar rovers, space archaeologist Alice Gorman is teasing out a unique history of humanity from the objects we've dispatched from Earth




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You can 'see' the closest known black hole to Earth with the naked eye

Astronomers found a star that appeared to be orbiting nothing at all – but it’s actually the closest black hole ever at just 1000 light years away




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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

A study of brain cells in a dish adds to growing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by herpes viruses, but antiviral treatment may help stop it




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It's time to retreat from the tyranny of lockdown tech

People in lockdown are no longer trying to use technology to get their old lives back and that's a good thing, says Annalee Newitz




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Trade worries drive Dow, S&P down

The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday but the Nasdaq ended higher. The indexes pulled back late in the session after U.S. President Donald Trump said China may or may not keep a trade deal between the two countries. Fred Katayama reports.




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'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast

Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports




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H&M's sales tumble as stockpiles grow

H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said local currency sales have tumbled 57% since the start of March compared with a year ago. Ciara Lee reports




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'I'm just trying to survive this': Laid-off employees struggle

While U.S. government guidelines say jobless workers who qualify for assistance should get payments within three weeks of applying, many - like Florida resident Claudia Alejandra - have been waiting twice that long. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez.




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Trump's re-election pitch: Blame China. Remake economy

Aides to U.S. President Trump say their 2020 campaign will now be focus on two themes: Trump is the only candidate who can resurrect the economy and that Democrats will not be as tough on China, a country Trump is blaming for the pandemic.




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Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'.




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Trump 'very happy for' Flynn on news DOJ dropping charges

U.S. President Donald Trump described his former national security adviser Michael Flynn as an 'innocent man' after learning that the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday abruptly sought to drop the criminal charges against Flynn.




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Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative.




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'I'm just trying to survive this': Laid-off employees struggle

While U.S. government guidelines say jobless workers who qualify for assistance should get payments within three weeks of applying, many - like Florida resident Claudia Alejandra - have been waiting twice that long. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez.




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'Sufficient probable cause' for murder charges in GA jogger death: official

VIc Reynolds, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, told reporters on Friday that there is "sufficient probable cause" to charge Gregory and Travis McMichaels with felony murder and aggravated assault in February's shooting death of an unarmed black man.




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'Justice finally prevailed' in Michael Flynn case: WH

White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday said it appears that the FBI 'manufactured' a crime in the case of President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, after the Department of Justice moved to drop the case on Thursday.




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We had to put a 'stop' to the economy to save lives: WH

White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday was asked about the U.S. economy that lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, and she responded saying it was 'decided' by the president to 'stop the economy' to save lives.




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Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved

Title: Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face Paralyzed

Title: Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face Paralyzed
Category: Health News
Created: 12/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/20/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's Disease

Title: Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Meniere's Disease

Title: Meniere's Disease
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/4/2020 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: Hearing Loss and the Connection to Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

Title: AHA News: Hearing Loss and the Connection to Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Category: Health News
Created: 5/6/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2020 12:00:00 AM




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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition

Title: Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma

Title: Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Vitamin D in Pregnancy Doesn't Curb Kids' Asthma

Title: Vitamin D in Pregnancy Doesn't Curb Kids' Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 2/5/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds

Title: Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu'

Title: Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu'
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Graves' Disease

Title: Graves' Disease
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 6/21/2010 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/7/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Do ADHD Drugs Stunt Kids' Growth?

Title: Do ADHD Drugs Stunt Kids' Growth?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2006 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2006 12:00:00 AM




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Depression Before Parkinson's Disease?

Title: Depression Before Parkinson's Disease?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM




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'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture Risk

Title: 'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM




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FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts

Title: FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk

Title: Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty

Title: Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips

Title: Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Bret Michaels' Condition: How Serious Is It?

Title: Bret Michaels' Condition: How Serious Is It?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 11:28:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 11:28:15 AM