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Robot with pincers can detect and remove weeds without harming crops

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:07:03 +0000

A robot that uses artificial intelligence to find and remove weeds could eventually be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides

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Vampire bats practise social distancing when they feel ill

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:51:16 +0000

Vampire bats are social creatures that build relationships through grooming and food-sharing, but when they feel ill, they self-isolate and call out for contact far less

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Ocean currents are sweeping microplastics into the deep sea

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:00:19 +0000

Slow-moving underwater currents are leading to build ups of microplastics in biologically rich areas on the sea floor

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A Japanese nuclear power plant created a habitat for tropical fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000

A small increase in water temperature near a Japanese nuclear power plant allowed tropical fish to colonise the area, suggesting global warming will drastically alter some marine ecosystems

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New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:42 +0000

New Zealand is on track to eliminate covid-19 altogether, but keeping the virus out for good will be a challenge, and the economic impacts are likely to hurt

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H&M's sales tumble as stockpiles grow

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 0202 10:19:19 -0500

H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said local currency sales have tumbled 57% since the start of March compared with a year ago. Ciara Lee reports

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Wall Street jumps despite historic job losses

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:26:19 -0400

Stocks on Wall Street jumped Friday despite historic job losses suffered by the economy. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump's re-election pitch: Blame China. Remake economy

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:21:04 -0400

Aides to U.S. President Trump say their 2020 campaign will now be focus on two themes: Trump is the only candidate who can resurrect the economy and that Democrats will not be as tough on China, a country Trump is blaming for the pandemic.

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Trump 'very happy for' Flynn on news DOJ dropping charges

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:01:19 -0400

U.S. President Donald Trump described his former national security adviser Michael Flynn as an 'innocent man' after learning that the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday abruptly sought to drop the criminal charges against Flynn.

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Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ER

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ER
Category: Health News
Created: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

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