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Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Oregon, and one can make you allergic to red meat - KGW
As hospitalization rates rise across the country, Oregon is facing one of its worst surges of the last decade.
Giant fan-shaped structure found under East Antarctica - Phys.org
An international team of researchers including our Department of Geography has discovered a vast geological structure hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The findings are published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
Warming unlocks ancient carbon in Tibetan permafrost, triggering climate tipping point - Phys.org
A new study in Nature Communications finds a critical climate tipping point in Tibetan permafrost ecosystems. Warming of 2–4 degrees Celsius triggers a self-reinforcing cycle of carbon release that could significantly accelerate climate change, according to t…
Human Rabies Exposure Reported As 1st Bat Tests Positive In McHenry County - Patch
Health officials say a resident received preventive treatment after finding a bat inside a home and are urging residents to take precautions
Greenland shark genome reveals clues to 400-year lifespan - Phys.org
The first comprehensive map of nearly the entire Greenland shark genome is beginning to reveal some of the genetic clues behind its incredibly long life. The work could one day help scientists develop new cures and treatments for cancer and other age-related …
Why Americans Land Spacecraft In The Ocean While The Russians Go For Solid Ground - Jalopnik
As you may have heard, rocket science is complicated.