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    Scientists discover vast hidden world of RNA viruses in cities worldwide

    Scientists have identified nearly 55,000 potential RNA virus groups in cities and their surroundings around the world, with about 77% not previously reported, in the largest atlas of urban RNA viruses to date.

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    Hard worker or workaholic? Psychologists reveal the difference

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    Space

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    Human

    Taboos ‘protect communities’ from risk of disease, losses, and social conflict

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    Health

    ‘Good genes’ can make people eat worse, Polish study finds

News

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    Earth

    Rivers did the digging: New study rewrites how the Tatras took shape

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    Life

    Ancient iguana may have reached Europe by drifting on tree trunks after tsunami

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    Human

    To Be Like Maria Skłodowska-Curie. A Virtual Experiment Challenges Stereotypes About Women in STEM

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    Space

    Polish scientists calculate how to send icy worlds crashing into Mars to thicken its atmosphere

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    Health

    Nine-point eye scan could help detect corneal disease earlier

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Earth

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Space

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History & Culture

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Health

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Universities

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Innovation

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Prizes & Awards

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People

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