Friday, December 2, 2022

NPR News: With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out?

With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out?
This often fatal disease found in many African countries is painful and lengthy to treat. But a single oral dose proved incredibly effective in a clinical trial, raising hopes of eradication.

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NPR News: With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out?

With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out?
This often fatal disease found in many African countries is painful and lengthy to treat. But a single oral dose proved incredibly effective in a clinical trial, raising hopes of eradication.

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NPR News: What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history

What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history
The U.S. is enduring its worst poultry health disaster, with some 52.7 million birds dead. Unlike another recent outbreaks, this one has lasted through the summer — and it's still going strong.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NPR News: The FDA considers easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men

The FDA considers easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men
The Food and Drug Administration is likely to propose easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men.

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NASA Awards Environmental Compliance, Restoration Services Contract

NASA has awarded the Architect-Engineer Services Contract for Environmental Compliance and Restoration Services to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. of Dallas, to provide environmental compliance, monitoring, and remediation services at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) located in Ventura County, California.

December 01, 2022
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of US Spacewalks Outside Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will conduct a pair of U.S. spacewalks in December to install rollout solar arrays to increase electrical power in support of station operations and scientific research.

December 01, 2022
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NPR News: 3 tribes dealing with the toll of climate change get $75 million to relocate

3 tribes dealing with the toll of climate change get $75 million to relocate
The Biden administration gave $75 million in aid to the three communities in Alaska and Washington. Eight other Tribal communities received an additional $40 million.

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