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Malaria deaths fall over 20% worldwide in last decade
There has been a fall of just over 20% in the number of deaths from malaria worldwide in the past…
Uranus Has a Bright New Spot
In a surprise to astronomers, Uranus recently presented onlookers with a new spot on its northern hemisphere.Near-infrared pictures from the…
Electric Vehicle Charger Powered By Wind and Solar
If driving an electric vehicle (EV) is a conscious decision you’ve made as a good steward of the environment, shouldn’t…
Online gamers crack AIDS enzyme puzzle
Online gamers have achieved a feat beyond the realm of Second Life or Dungeons and Dragons: they have deciphered the…
New Life-Forms Found at Bottom of Dead Sea
Dozens of giant craters spewing fresh water and brimming with bacteria have been found at the otherwise barren bottom of…
Meowing Night Frog, Other New Species Found
A unique “catcall” inspired the name of the meowing night frog (pictured), one of 12 new species of frogs found…
Malaria Discovery Gives Hope for New Drugs and Vaccines
An investigation into the mysterious inner workings of the malaria parasite has revealed that it survives and proliferates in the…
New Dolphin Species Discovered in Big City Harbor
An entirely new species of dolphin has been discovered in Australia, and not in some isolated lagoon but in the…
Particles Moved Faster Than Speed of Light?
Neutrinos—ghostly subatomic particles—may have been observed traveling faster than the speed of light, scientists announced this week. If confirmed, the…