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The American West May Be Entering a ‘Megadrought’ Worse Than Any in Historical Record

A new study of ancient climate has a dire warning about today's dry conditions




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What an 1836 Typhus Outbreak Taught the Medical World About Epidemics

An American doctor operating out of Philadelphia made clinical observations that where patients lived, not how they lived, was at the root of the problem




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Framing Hope Through a Photographer's Lens

Marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier discovered that visual storytelling, rather than data sets, allowed her to be a better advocate for the ocean




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Highly efficient hydrogen gas production using sunlight, water and hematite

Hydrogen is a possible next generation energy solution, and it can be produced from sunlight and water using photocatalysts. A research group has now developed a strategy that greatly increases the amount of hydrogen produced using hematite photocatalysts. In addition to boosting the high efficiency of what is thought to be the world's highest performing photoanode, this strategy will be applied to artificial photosynthesis and solar water-splitting technologies via university-industry collaborations.




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Light, sound, action: Extending the life of acoustic waves on microchips

Data centres and digital information processors are reaching their capacity limits and producing heat. Foundational work here on optical-acoustic microchips opens door to low-heat, low-energy, fast internet.




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Physicists shed light on the nanoscale dynamics of spin thermalization

In physics, thermalization, or the trend of sub-systems within a whole to gain a common temperature, is typically the norm. There are situations, however, where thermalization is slowed down or virtually suppressed; examples are when considering the dynamics of electron and nuclear spins in solids. Understanding why this happens and how it can be controlled is presently at the center of a broad effort, particularly for applications in the emerging field of quantum information technologies.




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Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development

Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.




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Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses

As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems -- continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry. Across the world, many research groups are investigating plasma medicine for applications including cancer treatment and the accelerated healing of chronic wounds, among others.




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Mandryk: COVID-19 might not have that much effect on Sask.'s fall vote

What hasn't changed much in the past two month and may not change by the fall is the political fortunes of the NDP and Sask. Party.




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The Galaxy A51, Samsung’s $399 iPhone SE fighter, gets a wide US release

Will a modern design and more cameras keep customers from the iPhone SE?




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Siemens prepares for COVID-19 trough to last 6-9 months: CNBC

Siemens is preparing for a prolonged economic trough triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive Joe Kaeser told CNBC on Friday after releasing fiscal second-quarter results.




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Tesla has not received 'green light' to resume production: California county health official

Tesla Inc has not been allowed to resume operations at its California vehicle factory as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, a county health official said on Friday.




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Tesla secures $565 million loan for Shanghai factory

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc has entered into an agreement for a working capital loan of up to 4 billion yuan ($565.51 million) with a lender from China for its Shanghai car plant, according to a regulatory filing on Friday.




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Swiss soldiers pick up smartphones to fight COVID-19

In the battle against coronavirus, Swiss soldiers are using smartphones to test a new contact tracing application that could prevent infections while also protecting users' privacy.




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How do koalas drink? Not the way you might think

Scientists have solved a lingering mystery about koala behavior - how these tree-dwelling marsupials native to Australia consume enough water to live.




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Kremlin says U.S. moon mining proposals need thorough legal analysis

The Kremlin on Wednesday said a U.S.-proposed legal blueprint for mining on the moon would need to be analysed thoroughly to check if it complies with international law.




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Armstrong says closing gap on Contador a tough task

Lance Armstrong said he will take on the Tour de France this year as a better cyclist but is unsure if he can close the gap on reigning champion Alberto Contador.




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'Twilight' prequel book coming, written from vampire Edward's perspective

Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels on Monday by announcing she will release a prequel that explores the characters' love story from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen.




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Tom Cruise aims higher with movie shot on space station

Action star Tom Cruise is working on a movie shot in outer space, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said on Tuesday.




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Nigerian comics fight COVID-19 with gags and slapstick slaps

Nigerian comedian Maryam Apaokagi has a sure-fire way of getting people to listen to her coronavirus health advice - she delivers it with a hard slap in the face.




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Coronavirus deals U.S. economy Great Depression-like job losses, high unemployment

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, laying bare both the economic and human tragedy wrought by the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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Stocks hit weekly highs as markets shrug off dismal U.S. jobs data

Equity markets rallied on Friday, hitting weekly highs, and oil prices gained as more governments around the world began gradually reopening their economies and Sino-American trade tensions eased.




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Southwest to raise $815 million through sale and leaseback of 20 planes

Southwest Airlines Co will sell and lease back 20 planes for gross proceeds of about $815 million, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday.




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Driver Mo Robinson pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in lorry in Essex

Lorry driver Maurice Robinson has admitted the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex.




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Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

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Man with 'devil gremlin' tattoo sought by police after teen dragged into bushes and raped in south-east London

A man with a 'devil gremlin' tattoo is being sought by police after a teen was dragged into the bushes and raped in south-east London.




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Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with road markings near Nightingale field hospital

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Black and Asian coronavirus patients 'may be at higher risk of more severe illness', experts say

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Shocking footage shows thugs using coughing and spitting as coronavirus 'weapon' against police

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Phyllis Lyon death: Civil rights pioneer and face of gay marriage dies aged 95

Gay rights pioneer Phyllis Lyon has died aged 95.




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Man, 30, charged 'after having six free nights at hotel for NHS workers'

A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly spending six free nights at a hotel by claiming to be an NHS worker.




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Olive and Mabel: BBC Sports pundit Andrew Cotter delights Twitter with closely fought match... for toy bone

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Man with Covid-19 symptoms jailed after coughing in NHS nurses' faces and urinating on hospital floor

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Mother pays heartbreaking tribute to 'bubbly' daughter who died suddenly at home aged 35

A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her "bubbly" 35-year-old daughter who was found dead at her home as a man arrested on suspicion of murder was released without charge.




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Ventilators from set of BBC drama Holby City donated to new NHS Nightingale Hospital in London

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US death toll overtakes Italy as highest in world while Europe clamps down on Easter travel

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Man arrested for coughing on police officer in Bulwell amid coronavirus pandemic

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Labour calls for inquiry into high number of BAME NHS staff deaths related to coronavirus

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UK still in 'round one' of marathon fight against coronavirus, NHS England chief says

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UK coronavirus death toll could end up being highest in Europe, Sir Jeremy Farrar warns

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Disney furloughs 43,000 workers after park shut down by coronavirus

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Teenage girl dies after falling from eighth-floor balcony in south London

A 16-year-old girl has died after falling from an eighth-floor balcony in south London, police have said.




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Mountain rescue team urges Brits to stay at home after late-night operation to rescue injured woman on moors

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Parents of NHS nurse from New Zealand who treated Boris Johnson 'exceptionally proud' of daughter

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Brazil's Christ the Redeemer illuminated as doctor to commend those fighting coronavirus outbreak

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Care home loses 13 residents as coronavirus continues to blight sector

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Downing Street defends coronavirus testing of Michael Gove's daughter, saying he has 'central role' in fight against Covid-19

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Scientists discover supernova 'twice as bright and energetic' than any ever recorded before

An international team of scientists said two massive stars could have merged before exploding to create the "the most light we have ever seen emitted by a supernova".




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Volunteer 'ghosts' scare Indonesian villagers indoors during Covid-19 lockdown

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US professor charged with boyfriend's murder begs judge to be freed to join fight against coronavirus

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