Science & Health
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Study Finds Vaping Puts an ‘Incredible Amount of Stress’ on Mouth Bacteria
Vaping’s potential harms may extend beyond the lungs, a new study published on Wednesday in Science Advances suggests. Looking at the mouths of young healthy vapers, the study found evidence of drastic changes to the oral microbiome — changes that could raise their future risk of gum disease.
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Scientists Record Rarely Heard Sounds Made by Narwhals
Marine biologists, with help from Inuit whalers, have assembled an unprecedented collection of narwhal vocalisations, offering fresh insights into the behaviours of these near-mythical creatures.
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Millions of Noisy Cicadas to Emerge This Year After 17 Years Underground
A brood of periodic cicadas not seen since 2003 is expected to emerge this year in parts of the United States. Farmers are being told to plan accordingly, as the insects pose a threat to fruit and ornamental crops.
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Incoming Space Junk Caused A Dramatic Light Show Over Australia Last Night
Incredible video taken over the weekend in Australia shows what was likely the late-stage of a Russian rocket burning up on re-entry, in a light show that was seen across the southeast portions of the country. Australians living in parts of Victoria and Tasmania were treated to a remarkable spectacle last night, as a fireball…