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How To Combat The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
Antibiotic resistant infections are a growing problem, but researchers are developing a multi-pronged approach to solve it.
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A Dying Planet Offers A Peek Into The Future
Astronomers spot a planet being swallowed by its star—a fate that may come to Earth in billions of years.
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Saliva: The Unsung Hero Of Taste
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Who Will Win The Rat Race?
Ridding cities of the rats that love them is an age-old problem.
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SpaceX Explosion Damages Environment Around Launch Site
A debris cloud deposited potentially hazardous material as far as six miles north of the launch pad.
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The Private Space Race Takes A Toll On Planet Earth
Carbon dioxide is the least of our worries when it comes to private spaceflight.
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Are Phages A New Page In Medicine?
Scientists first discovered phages’ ability to treat bacterial infections about a century ago. Can their virus hunting skills be turned into new treatments?
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How To Combat The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
Antibiotic resistant infections are a growing problem, but researchers are developing a multi-pronged approach to solve it.