17 Nebraskans affected by diseases related to bagged salads

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness caused by a rare parasite called Cyclospora. There are currently 17 cases across the state. Fresh vegetables and fruits are generally associated with Cyclospora sprouts. People get sick when they eat food contaminated …

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New experiment shows how to get energy from a black hole

An advanced civilization, perhaps an alien, could hypothetically extract energy from a black … [+] hole. Getty We have something in common with alien civilizations … we both need energy. Any advanced alien civilization, like us, would need to draw energy from its environment. For an initial civilization, this includes …

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