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Scientists Think They Know How This Extinct Bear-Like Marsupial Got So Big Nature 9 hours ago

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Surprisingly Few Insects Live in The Ocean, And We May Finally Know Why Nature1 day ago

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New Alzheimer's Drug Shows 35% Reduction in Cognitive Decline in Late-Stage Trial Health2 days ago

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Most COVID-19 Deaths May Be The Result of a Completely Different Infection Health3 days ago

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