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Fishermen's tales of the 'blue bastard' are real, all aboard the Starliner, name that storm, and more
MERS warning as pilgrims prepare to visit Mecca during outbreak
This month the Hajj will take 2 million Muslims close to a MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns that the pilgrimage will help the virus spread
Key enzyme helps country kids ward off allergies and asthma
Children's immune systems are less likely to be hypersensitive if they are exposed to rural dirt, but one enzyme may also be vital for this effect
What America Can Learn From Europe’s High-Speed Trains
California is the only place in the US where high-speed rail plans are really moving forward. Here's what the state has to learn.
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Blockchain startups promises a world where no one is in charge
The decentralised technology behind bitcoin is creeping out into the real world. The possibilities could change the way society is run
Faster London trains could make your commute even longer
Speedier trains can increase road congestion, according to studies of integrated transport systems, so new lines like Crossrail could lengthen journey times
If the Moon Were a Cube, What Would Its Phases Look Like?
Suppose the moon was a cube instead of a sphere. What would the phases of the moon look like as seen from Earth?
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MERS warning as pilgrims prepare to visit Mecca during outbreak
This month the Hajj will take 2 million Muslims close to a MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns that the pilgrimage will help the virus spread
What’s Inside Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? Less Magic, More Chemistry
The secret behind the scrubbers isn't as magical as you might have thought.
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Honestly, Jessica Alba, What Is ‘Natural’ Anyway?
A California man has brought a class-action lawsuit against Honest, Alba's "natural" products company.
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