Ari Daniel
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New kelp fossils may help explain the Pacific Ocean's underwater jungles
Newly discovered kelp fossils peg their existence to 32 million years ago. These fossils may help explain how the Pacific Ocean's underwater 'forests' came to be.
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James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it's really big for its age
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that's far more massive than astronomers expected.
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So far it's a grand decade for billionaires, says new report. As for the masses ...
As the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos, the charity Oxfam has issued its annual report on wealth, poverty and inequality. It makes some bold assertions. But there are skeptics.
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Concern grows over infectious disease outbreaks in Gaza
The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Gaza's health infrastructure and overwhelmed the remaining hospitals. Health professionals are growing concerned about infectious disease outbreaks.
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Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza
Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.
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How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!
Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.
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These songbirds sing for hours a day to keep their vocal muscles in shape
Zebra finches who did not sing every day quickly lose their vocal prowess, a new study finds. The results could potentially shed light on vocal rehabilitation for humans, too.
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WHO resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict hopes for 'health as a bridge to peace'
The health organization's director-general says needed humanitarian aid isn't possible without a cease-fire but the resolution provides a platform to build from.
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Ndelika Mandela on 'climate apartheid,' how to stay hopeful and her granddad's legacy
The eldest grandchild of Nelson Mandela had a busy week — speaking at the climate summit COP28 about the need to aid the Global South and throwing a party to mark the 10th anniversary of his passing.
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Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target
Africa's cities have become home to an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito. New research suggests vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take on the disease-bearing insects.