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How to prevent the new strain of bird flu turning into a global crisis

By Satesh Bidaisee

Tackling zoonotic diseases requires acknowledging the interplay among the health of humans, animals, and the...

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Indigenous people of the Guarani-Kaiowa tribe

How indigenous peoples' lives are being destroyed by global agribusiness in Brazil

The Kaiowá and Guarani have no access to drinkable water, no protection from agro-chemical contamination, and no...

By Francesca Fois

Weed killer found in popular breakfast cereals - report

Weed killer chemical glyphosate found in oat-based breakfast products, report says.

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Bayer shares wilt in wake of Monsanto weed killer cancer verdict

San Francisco jury Jury awards $289M to man who blames Roundup for cancer.

By Associated Press

Why cheaper drugs threaten the health of patients

Patients and the pharmaceutical industry could soon feel the affects of EU plans to reduce patent protection period.

By Peter J. Pitts

Mount Agung eruption shuts down Bali airport

Bali airport closed as Agung volcano gushes column of ash

The airport closure began early Friday, causing nearly 450 flights to be cancelled and affecting thousands of travelers.

By Associated Press

Watch: Courageous orangutan confronts loggers' bulldozer destroying its jungle home

. More than 1,000 orangutans living in the region have been threatened by illegal actions in the forest

By Staff Reporter

Is the UK already in a care home crisis?

Care homes are struggling nationwide due to council fee income reductions and increased wage costs.

By Eamonn Wall

Starry, starry night: Gaia satellite shines a light a billion stars in the Milky Way

Incredible new view is the most accurate 3-D Map of the Milky Way

By Staff Reporter

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New hope in the battle against lung cancer

New drug combinations improve survival in lung cancer.

By Associated Press

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Scientists just discovered a secret penguin kingdom in Antarctica using drones and satellite images

By India Ashok

Researchers spotted tell-tale poop stains in Nasa's existing satellite imagery of the Danger Islands, which led the...

Storm Emma: South Western Railway to shut down entire service at 8pm due to weather conditions

By Ben Skipper

South Western Railway has announced that it's entire service will shut down at 8pm UK time due to adverse weather...

Climate change to drastically affect weather and rain patterns throughout India

By Immanuel Jotham

Lesser rain has been predicted for India, with weaker monsoons likely by the end of this century.

Health

The middle class should stop lecturing the 'poor obese' on healthy eating says Jamie Oliver

By Brendan Cole

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says the middle class should stop lecturing the...

Top CDC scientist mysteriously vanishes after going home sick

By James Hetherington

Atlanta police are offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can help locate Tim...

Scientists remove ancient plaque from 6000-year-old teeth to trace history of tobacco use

By Lara Rebello

Researchers at Washington State University have extracted nicotine from the...

Space

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How to prevent the new strain of bird flu turning into a global crisis

How indigenous peoples' lives are being destroyed by global agribusiness in Brazil

Weed killer found in popular breakfast cereals - report

Bayer shares wilt in wake of Monsanto weed killer cancer verdict

Why cheaper drugs threaten the health of patients

Bali airport closed as Agung volcano gushes column of ash

Watch: Courageous orangutan confronts loggers' bulldozer destroying its jungle home

Is the UK already in a care home crisis?

Starry, starry night: Gaia satellite shines a light a billion stars in the Milky Way

New hope in the battle against lung cancer

Scientists just discovered a secret penguin kingdom in Antarctica using drones and satellite images

Storm Emma: South Western Railway to shut down entire service at 8pm due to weather conditions

Climate change to drastically affect weather and rain patterns throughout India

The middle class should stop lecturing the 'poor obese' on healthy eating says Jamie Oliver

Top CDC scientist mysteriously vanishes after going home sick

Scientists remove ancient plaque from 6000-year-old teeth to trace history of tobacco use

Jupiter's cyclones revealed in stunning infrared video

Watch: Stephen Hawking explains what existed before the 'big, big bang'

Nasa captured this image of Jupiter's 'twilight zone' and it is breathtakingly beautiful