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Toxic Microalgae Causes Skin Rash Outbreak Among Senegalese Fishermen
In late 2020, hundreds of Senegalese fishermen developed a mysterious skin rash caused by the toxic microalgae Vulcanodinium rugosum, which produces portimine A; a five-year investigation involving international scientists identified the algae as the source, highlighting the challenges of addressing...
Toxic Microalgae Causes Skin Rash Outbreak Among Senegalese Fishermen
In late 2020, hundreds of Senegalese fishermen developed a mysterious skin rash caused by the toxic microalgae Vulcanodinium rugosum, which produces portimine A; a five-year investigation involving international scientists identified the algae as the source, highlighting the challenges of addressing...
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Second Tomb of King Tutmose II Possibly Found in Egypt
An Egyptian-British archaeological team believes it has located the second tomb of King Tutmose II, 23 meters beneath debris in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt, only days after uncovering his first tomb.
Second Tomb of King Tutmose II Possibly Found in Egypt
An Egyptian-British archaeological team believes it has located the second tomb of King Tutmose II, 23 meters beneath debris in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt, only days after uncovering his first tomb.
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Childhood Food Allergies: Which Ones Disappear?
Childhood food allergies, most commonly to milk and eggs, frequently resolve by adulthood; however, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, and shellfish typically persist. Diagnosis requires professional assessment, and self-testing is dangerous.
Childhood Food Allergies: Which Ones Disappear?
Childhood food allergies, most commonly to milk and eggs, frequently resolve by adulthood; however, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, and shellfish typically persist. Diagnosis requires professional assessment, and self-testing is dangerous.
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32% Bias Score
From Gene-Centric to Cell-Centric: A Biological Analogy for Social Cooperation
This article contrasts the gene-centric view of life, emphasizing competition, with the cell-centric view, highlighting cooperation, using the analogy of society as an organism to critique the use of genetic determinism to justify social inequalities.
From Gene-Centric to Cell-Centric: A Biological Analogy for Social Cooperation
This article contrasts the gene-centric view of life, emphasizing competition, with the cell-centric view, highlighting cooperation, using the analogy of society as an organism to critique the use of genetic determinism to justify social inequalities.
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The Complex Legacy of 'Splitting the Atom': Rutherford and Beyond
In 1919, Ernest Rutherford's experiments at the University of Manchester, involving bombarding nitrogen with alpha particles to produce a proton, are considered by some as the first instance of 'splitting the atom,' even though the term is complex and debated. This led to future developments like th...
The Complex Legacy of 'Splitting the Atom': Rutherford and Beyond
In 1919, Ernest Rutherford's experiments at the University of Manchester, involving bombarding nitrogen with alpha particles to produce a proton, are considered by some as the first instance of 'splitting the atom,' even though the term is complex and debated. This led to future developments like th...
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Mediterranean Nations Unite to Save Critically Endangered European Eels
A UN-FAO project, completed in 2020, brought together nine Mediterranean countries to address the drastic decline (over 90% in 45 years) of the European eel due to overfishing, pollution, and migration barriers; collaborative management strategies are now being implemented.
Mediterranean Nations Unite to Save Critically Endangered European Eels
A UN-FAO project, completed in 2020, brought together nine Mediterranean countries to address the drastic decline (over 90% in 45 years) of the European eel due to overfishing, pollution, and migration barriers; collaborative management strategies are now being implemented.
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Oldest Runestone Reassembled, Revealing Potential Female Rune-Writer
New research reveals that the world's oldest dated runestone, discovered in Norway in 2023, is a fragmented piece of a larger stone dating back approximately 2000 years, providing insights into the identities of the rune carvers and the meaning of the inscriptions.
Oldest Runestone Reassembled, Revealing Potential Female Rune-Writer
New research reveals that the world's oldest dated runestone, discovered in Norway in 2023, is a fragmented piece of a larger stone dating back approximately 2000 years, providing insights into the identities of the rune carvers and the meaning of the inscriptions.
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Patient-Physician Discrepancies in Orthopedic Treatment Success
A study comparing physician and patient assessments of proximal humerus fracture treatment reveals significant disagreements, particularly when physicians declare treatment a success; patients frequently hold a more stringent definition of success, emphasizing the need for improved communication and...
Patient-Physician Discrepancies in Orthopedic Treatment Success
A study comparing physician and patient assessments of proximal humerus fracture treatment reveals significant disagreements, particularly when physicians declare treatment a success; patients frequently hold a more stringent definition of success, emphasizing the need for improved communication and...
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Rare Dolphin Sighting in NYC's East River Highlights Improved Water Quality
On February 14-17, two common short-beaked dolphins were sighted in NYC's East River, a rare event attributed to cleaner water and abundant fish, signifying a positive trend in marine mammal sightings and the impact of environmental regulations.
Rare Dolphin Sighting in NYC's East River Highlights Improved Water Quality
On February 14-17, two common short-beaked dolphins were sighted in NYC's East River, a rare event attributed to cleaner water and abundant fish, signifying a positive trend in marine mammal sightings and the impact of environmental regulations.
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40% Bias Score
Indonesia's Last Glaciers Face Imminent Disappearance
Indonesia's Puncak Jaya glaciers, the last remaining in the tropical western Pacific, are shrinking rapidly due to global warming and may disappear by 2026 or 2027, impacting local ecosystems and contributing to sea-level rise.
Indonesia's Last Glaciers Face Imminent Disappearance
Indonesia's Puncak Jaya glaciers, the last remaining in the tropical western Pacific, are shrinking rapidly due to global warming and may disappear by 2026 or 2027, impacting local ecosystems and contributing to sea-level rise.
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40% Bias Score
Sediment Reveals Lasting Impacts of War and Industrial Pollution
Analysis of sediment samples from Brest Harbor, France, and Lake Geneva reveals significant changes in plankton populations and heavy metal concentrations linked to World War II, industrial accidents, and agricultural pollution, illustrating the lasting impact of human activity on the environment.
Sediment Reveals Lasting Impacts of War and Industrial Pollution
Analysis of sediment samples from Brest Harbor, France, and Lake Geneva reveals significant changes in plankton populations and heavy metal concentrations linked to World War II, industrial accidents, and agricultural pollution, illustrating the lasting impact of human activity on the environment.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Zoo Elephants Exhibit Advanced Cognitive Abilities
Neurobiologists at Berlin's Humboldt University published two studies in Current Biology detailing the intelligence of Berlin Zoo elephants: one on an elephant's ability to peel bananas, showcasing fine motor skills, and another on an elephant using a hose to shower itself, demonstrating tool use.
Berlin Zoo Elephants Exhibit Advanced Cognitive Abilities
Neurobiologists at Berlin's Humboldt University published two studies in Current Biology detailing the intelligence of Berlin Zoo elephants: one on an elephant's ability to peel bananas, showcasing fine motor skills, and another on an elephant using a hose to shower itself, demonstrating tool use.
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36% Bias Score
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