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FDA has approved a controversial Alzheimer's drug

FDA has approved a controversial Alzheimer's drug

This is the first new drug approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. It's the first to show significant progress against the sticky brain plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
by Scott Hensley and Jon Hamilton

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NASA is about to fly by the largest moon in the solar system

NASA is about to fly by the largest moon in the solar system

NASA's Juno spacecraft will travel to 645 miles above the surface of the solar system's largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday.
by Joe Palca

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U.S. intel report on UFOs: No evidence of aliens, but...

U.S. intel report on UFOs: No evidence of aliens, but...

Whatever or whoever they are, they’re still out there. But a new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of UFOs spotted by military pilots.
by The Associated Press

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Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak.
by The Associated Press

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NASA picks twin missions to visit Venus, Earth's 'evil twin'

NASA picks twin missions to visit Venus, Earth's 'evil twin'

The two space probes will study Venus, a scorching hot world that may have once been like Earth. NASA chose the Venus missions over other candidates, such as trips to the moons of Jupiter and Neptune.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

President Biden last week asked the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble their efforts” to bring the nation closer to understanding the origin of COVID-19, giving them 90 days to gather information. Two infectious disease physicians discussed why it is important to find the origin of COVID-19 and what we can reasonably expect in that time frame.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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'The Kissing Bug' challenges which diseases matter — and why

'The Kissing Bug' challenges which diseases matter — and why

Through the story of her aunt, who died of Chagas, Daisy Hernández raises damning questions about which diseases get attention — and whom we believe to be deserving of care.
by Kristen Martin

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After 50 years, U.S. opens the door to more cannabis crops for scientists

After 50 years, U.S. opens the door to more cannabis crops for scientists

Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects and possible therapeutic uses.
by Will Stone

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New spread raises concern about fatal deer disease

New spread raises concern about fatal deer disease

State officials are concerned about a newly discovered spread of the always-fatal chronic wasting disease in farmed deer herds and the potential increased risk to Minnesota’s wild white-tailed deer.
by Dan Gunderson

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