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Within the animal kingdom, a naturally produced molecule known as itaconate serves a prominent role in the immune system as a ...

Keep your summers safe and fun by avoiding these nasty outdoor hazards in Wisconsin, from deer ticks to poison sumac.

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This article explores ten extinct plant species, from the ancient Araucarioxylon arizonicum to the more recent Sophora ...

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Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.