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5 min read The biological cycle of our existence seems relatively straightforward: we’re born, we live, we die. The end. But when you examine existence at the cellular level, things get a bit more interesting. You, me, and all of the 108 billion or so Homo sapiens who’ve ever walked the Earth have all been

A third of North Dakota's total confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the last three weeks, with almost 6,000 cases being reported since the start of September.This month has also seen a a new monthly record for COVID-19 fatalities, with 45 deaths since September 1. This is two more than the previous highest monthly…

A policeman based in Eldorado Park has been accused of trying to conceal evidence against his two colleagues charged with the murder of Nathaniel Julies.Detective Sergeant Foster Netshiongolo, 37, appeared briefly in the Protea Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of murder as an accessory after the fact, unlawful possession of ammunition and defeating the ends of…

By Adam Vaughan An Antarctic cruise in 2007imageBROKER / Alamy Less than a third of Antarctica is still entirely pristine and free from direct human influence, according to an analysis that scientists say shows the need for greater environmental protections in the remote region. Scientific research on the continent ramped up in the 1950s, but…

As the U.S. death toll nears 100,000, the coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on Americans’ mental health. A third are showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression, according to new Census Bureau data that suggest a significant jump in the number of people reporting symptoms since the pandemic struck.Twitter appended a fact-check to…