First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Underscores Pandemic Risk
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions exposed to a backyard flock and wild birds in Louisiana; 67 cases have been reported in the U.S. in the last 10 months, and the virus has mutated.
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36% Bias Score
Oldest Stone Tools Found, Rewriting Human History
Three-million-year-old stone tools, the oldest ever found, were discovered in Kenya's Homa Peninsula, pushing back the known timeline of tool use by early hominins and providing evidence of butchery through cut marks on animal bones, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of early human developme...
Oldest Stone Tools Found, Rewriting Human History
Three-million-year-old stone tools, the oldest ever found, were discovered in Kenya's Homa Peninsula, pushing back the known timeline of tool use by early hominins and providing evidence of butchery through cut marks on animal bones, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of early human developme...
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36% Bias Score
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Remote Tibet, Killing 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses, and causing tremors in Nepal and parts of India.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Remote Tibet, Killing 53
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people, injuring 62, damaging over 1,000 houses, and causing tremors in Nepal and parts of India.
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China's Massive Copper Discovery on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
China discovered over 20 million metric tons of copper ore deposits on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, significantly enhancing the nation's copper resource security and impacting green energy development, while raising concerns about environmental protection and sustainable mining practices.
China's Massive Copper Discovery on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
China discovered over 20 million metric tons of copper ore deposits on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, significantly enhancing the nation's copper resource security and impacting green energy development, while raising concerns about environmental protection and sustainable mining practices.
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44% Bias Score
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on January 7, 2024, at 2:05 AM Paris time, killing 53 and injuring 62, causing building collapses and numerous aftershocks; the quake was also felt in Nepal.
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on January 7, 2024, at 2:05 AM Paris time, killing 53 and injuring 62, causing building collapses and numerous aftershocks; the quake was also felt in Nepal.
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24% Bias Score
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
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36% Bias Score
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
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36% Bias Score
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed Near Kiryat Gat
A large Byzantine-era monastery, including a unique mosaic floor and a sophisticated winepress, has been discovered near Kiryat Gat, Israel, highlighting the region's historical significance during the 5th-6th centuries CE.
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed Near Kiryat Gat
A large Byzantine-era monastery, including a unique mosaic floor and a sophisticated winepress, has been discovered near Kiryat Gat, Israel, highlighting the region's historical significance during the 5th-6th centuries CE.
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24% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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44% Bias Score
Marmota's Major Titanium Discovery in South Australia
Marmota Ltd. discovered a 28km-long palaeochannel in South Australia's Gawler Craton containing high-grade titanium deposits, including intersections of 28m at 10.1% titanium oxide, expanding the prospective mining area and potentially creating a significant standalone titanium mine.
Marmota's Major Titanium Discovery in South Australia
Marmota Ltd. discovered a 28km-long palaeochannel in South Australia's Gawler Craton containing high-grade titanium deposits, including intersections of 28m at 10.1% titanium oxide, expanding the prospective mining area and potentially creating a significant standalone titanium mine.
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48% Bias Score
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Targets 2035 Return
NASA announced a revised plan for its Mars Sample Return mission in early 2025, aiming to return Martian samples by 2035 using simplified designs and potentially commercial vehicles like SpaceX's Starship, in response to competition from China and to reduce costs from the initial \$11 billion estima...
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Targets 2035 Return
NASA announced a revised plan for its Mars Sample Return mission in early 2025, aiming to return Martian samples by 2035 using simplified designs and potentially commercial vehicles like SpaceX's Starship, in response to competition from China and to reduce costs from the initial \$11 billion estima...
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36% Bias Score