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EarthAntibiotics afield
Antibiotics shed by livestock in manure can end up in crops or bound to soil, where they can foster disease-resistant germs.
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Planetary ScienceFound and lost
Astronomers who previously announced that they had identified the likely remains of the Mars Polar Lander in images taken by an orbiting spacecraft now say that they were fooled by electronic noise in those images.
By Ron Cowen -
Health & MedicineSleep apnea could signal greater danger
The nighttime breathing disorder called obstructive sleep apnea might double a person's risk of death or stroke.
By Nathan Seppa -
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This article says that “twice as many … with sleep apnea had a stroke or died of that or another cause.