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How Black Death survivors gave their descendants an edge during pandemics

How Black Death survivors gave their descendants an edge during pandemics

Up to 50% of Europeans died from the plague. Now a new study shows that those who lived had a protective gene mutation they passed on to bolster immunity — but it comes at a cost.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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The Nobel chemistry prize is awarded to 3 people for their work in attaching molecules

The Nobel chemistry prize is awarded to 3 people for their work in attaching molecules

This year's Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded in equal parts to Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless for developing way of "snapping molecules together."
by The Associated Press

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After years of waiting, rare turtles have bred 41 hatchlings at the San Diego Zoo

After years of waiting, rare turtles have bred 41 hatchlings at the San Diego Zoo

The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is considered endangered. The zoo is the first accredited organization in North America to hatch and raise the species that's native to South Asia.
by James Doubek

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A half-century of inspiring exploration, wonder: Minnesota astronomy group marks 50 years

A half-century of inspiring exploration, wonder: Minnesota astronomy group marks 50 years

The Minnesota Astronomical Society is marking 50 years of helping Minnesotans to view the wonders of the night sky. And it’ll celebrate the milestone this weekend with an free public event — including a nearly life-size replica of a lunar module.
by Andrew Krueger

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