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Trump administration cuts size of Arctic land offered for oil auction

In a last-minute change, the Trump administration cut about 30 percent of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) territory that it plans to auction...

Thai travel industry faces ‘nail in coffin’ after new outbreak

As Phuket and other Thai tourist destinations prepare for a slight bump in business from the countdown to 2021, a new virus outbreak among...

Weight-loss surgery lowers long-term heart risks for diabetic teens

Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces the risk of heart problems in obese teens with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

Study shows link between cervical cancer and HIV infection

A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has quantified the effects of an infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on...

Iranian COVID-19 vaccine in preparatory phase for human trial: Official

Managing director of Iran Health Ministry office for developing health technology said on Tuesday that Iranian COVID-19 vaccine is in preparatory phase for human...

‘Great Conjunction’: Earthlings treated to rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn

The evening sky over the Northern Hemisphere treated stargazers to a once-in-a-lifetime illusion on Monday as the Solar System's two biggest planets appeared to...

Thai baby elephant hit by motorcycle survives after receiving CPR

Thailand’s Mana Srivate has performed dozens of resuscitation attempts in his 26 years as a rescue worker, but never before on an elephant.

Mummified baboons may identify lost land of Punt, ancient Egypt’s trading partner

Mummified baboons may reveal the location of the lost land of Punt, ancient Egypt's mysterious and most-valued trading partner.

Global food industry on course to drive rapid habitat loss: Research

The global food system is on course to drive rapid and widespread ecological damage with almost 90% of land animals likely to lose some...

China is set to reduce dollar’s influence on yuan trading basket

The dollar’s influence on how China sets its yuan exchange rate is expected to decrease again this year.

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