The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. An asteroid projected to reach Earth later this year has a 0.41 percent chance of hitting the planet, according to Nasa data. The Center for Near-Earth Object Studies …
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First, what are harmful algae flowers – like HABs? While HABs along our ocean shores – like red tide events in Florida – are getting more media attention, HAB events are also occurring in our nation’s freshwater bodies. As I wrote last year, HABs occur when excess nutrients make their …
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PHOTO PHOTO: US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the 2020 National Policy Council in Arlington, Virginia, US, August 21, 2020. REUTERS / Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused members of the “deep state” at the Food and Drug Administration, without providing evidence, …
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PHILO PHOTO: A woman holding a small bottle labeled “Vaccine COVID-19” and a medical syringe in this illustration April 10, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration BEIJING (Reuters) – China has approved human tests for a potential coronavirus vaccine that is cultured inside insect cells, local government in the …
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Pre-clinical vaccines not yet in human trials 138 Phase 1 vaccines in small-scale safety tests 25 Phase 2 faxes in extended security tests 15 Phase 3 vaccines in large-scale effectiveness tests 7 Approved faxes approved for general use 0 Source: WHO. Last updated 17 aug Researchers around the world are …
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