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Birth of wild red wolf pups brings hope to species on brink of extinction
By Harry Baker published
Five red wolf pups were born in a wildlife refuge in North Carolina and later gained an adopted sibling that was born in a zoo.

Mysterious aurora-like phenomenon 'STEVE' appears during strongest solar storm for more than half a decade
By Harry Baker published
STEVE was spotted across the U.S. and in parts of the U.K. after the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth for six years smashed into our planet.

Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the US
By Harry Baker published
A new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.

Wreck of long-lost US World War II submarine found off Japanese coast
By Tom Metcalfe published
Japanese researchers have located the wreck of USS Albacore, one of the most successful U.S. submarines of World War II, off the island of Hokkaido, where the sub sank after hitting a mine in November 1944.

Rising sea levels could swamp the US coastline by 2050, NASA predicts
By Joe Phelan published
Sea levels are expected to rise around the contiguous U.S. faster than previously thought, a new NASA study finds.

Monkeypox may present with unusual symptoms, CDC warns
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
The CDC issued new guidance for health care providers.

New York resident infected with polio, marking 1st US case in a decade
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A Rockland County resident tested positive for poliovirus.

Dozens of unexplained cases of liver disease seen in UK children
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Clinicians have been asked to look out for more cases.
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