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  1. Animals

    This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male

    With half a beak, Bruce has developed an innovative fighting style that has won the kea top status in his flock, videos and documented interactions reveal.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon

    The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.

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  3. Animals

    An endangered mouse may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change

    Pacific pocket mice are geographically isolated, but the species may retain the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.