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Chernobyl: The world's worst nuclear disasterThe Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion resulted in the most horrific nuclear disaster in the world.
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Norovirus: Causes, symptoms and treatmentNorovirus, or "winter vomiting bug", is an extremely contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.
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Will Climate Change Destroy New York City?Climate change could wreck parts of NYC, and some people are more vulnerable than others.
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Why Are Aborted Fetuses Burned?People have responded with outrage over the news that aborted fetuses were routinely burned at an incinerator in Oregon that used medical waste to generate electricity.
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The first atomic bombs: Hiroshima and NagasakiReference On August 6 and 9, 1945, two atomic bombs were dropped over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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NATO: Organization, mission and membersReference NATO is an alliance of 30 member states, each with a pledge to protect other members if attacked.
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Greenhouse gases: Causes, sources and environmental effectsGreenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere. Increases in emissions of these gases are leading to climate change and global warming.
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What Are GMOs and GM Foods?GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are a contentious topic in science and politics.
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Facts About FrackingHydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, is a drilling technique used for extracting oil or natural gas from deep underground.
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Peak Oil: Theory or Myth?Peak oil refers to the point in time when global oil production peaks and begins to drop.
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Ayurveda: Facts About Ayurvedic MedicineAyurveda is an ancient health care tradition practiced in India.
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Can a Common STD Cause Prostate Cancer?An international team of medical researchers has now found evidence linking prostate cancer to a common sexually transmitted infection known as trichomoniasis, or simply "trich."
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Whirling Flames: How Fire Tornadoes WorkCalifornia's wildfires have spawned a number of dramatic fire whirls, also known as fire devils, fire tornadoes or "firenadoes." What is a fire tornado, and how dangerous are they?
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Exploding Head Syndrome: A Mind-Blowing Sleep DisorderExploding head syndrome is a real condition, and researchers are finally beginning to address this rare and little-understood sleep disorder as an illness worthy of medical investigation.
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What Is Boko Haram?One of the most infamous terrorist organizations in Africa today, Boko Haram has achieved notoriety for its recent murders, kidnappings and violence. What is Boko Haram?
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The Great War: World War I, 1914-1918World War I, which lasted from July 1914 to November 1918, introduced many scientific and technological advances, leading some observers to refer to it as "the first modern war."
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Monkeys Protect Air Base from Bird StrikesIn the annals of war, animals have answered the call of duty more than once. Now, the macaque monkey is serving the People's Liberation Army of China by protecting an air base from bird strikes.
