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'WannaCry' virus spreads to Asia, experts warn of new wave

'WannaCry' virus spreads to Asia, experts warn of new wave

The worldwide "ransomware" cyberattack spread to thousands of more computers on Monday as people logged in at work, disrupting business, schools, hospitals and daily life, though no new large-scale breakdowns were reported.
by The Associated Press

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Ransomware attacks ravage computer networks in dozens of countries

Ransomware attacks ravage computer networks in dozens of countries

"We'll likely look back at this as a watershed moment," says Sen. Ben Sasse, as malware called Wana Decryptor is blamed for large-scale attacks around the world.
by Maggie Penman

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Superbugs 'crawled out' of the ocean 450 million years ago

Superbugs 'crawled out' of the ocean 450 million years ago

We think of antibiotic-resistance as a modern-day problem. Now scientists have evidence that these superbugs have been around for eons. Clues to their origin are offering clues to their defeat.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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'Baby dragon' found in China is the newest species of dinosaur

'Baby dragon' found in China is the newest species of dinosaur

The Beibeilong was a giant, birdlike dinosaur that lived some 90 million years ago. Scientists say it had massive feathered wings and a birdlike skull and could grow to more than 26 feet long.
by Madeline K. Sofia

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Scientists in South Africa reveal more on human-like species

Scientists in South Africa reveal more on human-like species

A meticulous dating process showed that Homo naledi, which had a mix of human-like and more primitive characteristics such as a small brain, existed in a surprisingly recent period in paleontological terms.
by The Associated Press

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Nine EPA science advisers cut loose

Nine EPA science advisers cut loose

Another four advisers are stepping down from the Board of Scientific Counselors and their replacements have not been announced.
by Cathy Wurzer

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America's protected natural areas are polluted, by noise

America's protected natural areas are polluted, by noise

A new survey shows that cars, planes and other forms of noise pollution are rampant across the American wilderness. In many cases, human-made noise is drowning out the background sounds.
by Christopher Joyce

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Get a weird invitation to edit a Google Doc? Best not to click

The reason why: It's probably not legit. A vast phishing scam has been emailing malicious files masquerading as Google Docs. Does a recent edit invitation smell fishy to you? Just delete it.
by NPR Staff

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Move over Honeycrisp - here comes the Cosmic Crisp

Move over Honeycrisp - here comes the Cosmic Crisp

A new apple variety is on its way. It's called Cosmic Crisp, and farmers in Washington state are planting these trees by the millions. They're making a risky bet that consumers will like it.
by Dan Charles

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To see the future of drones, look to student competitors

To see the future of drones, look to student competitors

A handful of students from the region are preparing for an international robotics competition this summer.
by Dan Gunderson

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