Shahla Farzan
Stories
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Science
Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon
Lake sturgeon used to be common in rivers and lakes from Minnesota to Louisiana. Now the species is near extinction. Scientists are implanting radio transmitters to see how they can help save them.
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Health
Keep The Faith, Lose The Germs: Clergy Rethink Customs In The Age Of Coronavirus
As more cases of coronavirus are confirmed in the U.S., clergy are reconsidering a variety of practices during religious services, from handshakes to close contact. Experts say that's a wise idea.
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Health
Researchers Step Up Efforts To Develop A 'Universal' Flu Vaccine
Scientists are pushing hard to find a more effective way to prevent nearly all seasonal flu strains with one shot. For starters, they're paying volunteers to spend a 10-day stint in "Hotel Influenza."