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Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals. Read More

The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests.The discovery that sound improves the growth rate of beneficial fungus suggests that dirges in the dirt may help restore forests. Read More

The annual prizes will be announced beginning Monday.The annual prizes will be announced beginning Monday. Read More

Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals.Scientists recently found the planet’s longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. Read More

Scientists have wondered if the many captive tigers in the United States could one day help restore the species in the wild.Scientists have wondered if the many captive tigers in the United States could one day help restore the species in the wild. Read More

A new study offers clues to a 179-year-old mystery that killed more than 100 explorers on the Franklin expedition in the Canadian Arctic.A new study offers clues to a 179-year-old mystery that killed more than 100 explorers on the Franklin expedition in the Canadian Arctic. Read More

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope.Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope. Read More

The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming. Read More

Nuclear experts see Tehran as facing up to a year of hard work to master the knotty basics of building a deliverable atom bomb.Nuclear experts see Tehran as facing up to a year of hard work to master the knotty basics of building a deliverable atom bomb. Read More

Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food.Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food. Read More