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Health & MedicineHome births more risky than hospital deliveries
Babies born at home are more likely to lack pulse after five minutes.
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EcosystemsFeces in termites’ nests block biological pest control
Built-in poop nourishes bacteria that protect notorious Formosan species.
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TechVitamin stops static electricity
Clearing out uncharged molecules may prevent charge buildup.
By Meghan Rosen -
Planetary ScienceMars rover fails to find methane
A dearth of the gas in the Red Planet's atmosphere disappoints scientists looking for signs of biological activity.
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AnimalsTiger, lion and domestic cat genes not so different
Genomes of big felines provide insight into their evolution.