U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’ – National
An outbreak of meningitis B in the U.K. that has killed a university and a high school student in southeast England is “unprecedented,” said Britain’s...
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2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university – National
Two people have died, including a university student, and more than 10 others have been hospitalized with meningitis after the deadly infection broke out in...
The world is being held hostage by its reliance on oil. How can we break free from the fossil fuel?
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, humans killed millions of whales for oil. They stripped their blubber, spinning the iconic creatures in the water and...
March 3 ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse dazzles millions around the world (photos)
As the full moon started to set over North America in the early hours of March 3, it briefly plunged into the darkest part of...
14,000-year-old ivory tools found in Alaska hint at how Clovis ancestors first arrived in the New World
Ancient tools found in Alaska may shed light on how humans first arrived in the Americas, a new study finds. The artifacts, which include items...
Ancient China: Facts, news, features and articles about the most powerful ancient civilizations in the world
Quick facts about Ancient China Location: Mostly modern-day China Dates: Around 8,000 years ago to 1,800 years ago Languages: Different dialects that used the same...
‘Impossible’ mantle earthquakes actually occur all over the world, study finds
Earthquakes that jiggle Earth’s middle layer may be more widespread than scientists thought. A new map of these mysterious deep earthquakes shows that they occur...
Strange rocky world found lurking on the edge of ‘inside out’ planetary system
Astronomers have spotted an unusual planetary system with a rebellious rocky planet orbiting well beyond where it would be expected to form. Typically, rocky planets...
Australia teen social media ban closes 4.7M accounts in 1st month – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month...
Virtual reality helping Peterborough seniors connect, experience the world
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Seniors at a long-term care home in Peterborough, Ont., are embracing virtual reality to help them reconnect...