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An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed the industry worldwide.An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed the industry worldwide. Read More

At least 20 young adults are believed to be infected, and two have died, in an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the county of Kent, in southeast England.At least 20 young adults are believed to be infected, and two have died, in an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the county of Kent, in southeast England. Read

A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives. Read More

Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters on Friday.Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters on Friday. Read More

Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests.Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests. Read More

NASA confirmed that the loud boom heard and felt by people in northern Ohio was indeed caused by a meteor.NASA confirmed that the loud boom heard and felt by people in northern Ohio was indeed caused by a meteor. Read More

A new Senate report argues the Trump administration has also pushed costs up by stifling clean energy.A new Senate report argues the Trump administration has also pushed costs up by stifling clean energy. Read More

Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University

In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program.In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program. Read More

A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.” Read More