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Carl Linnaeus, the famous 18th century Swedish botanist, created the basic foundation on which the modern binomial classification system is based.
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Watch SpaceX test a giant ‘Starship’ over Texas today
SpaceX plans to test its enormous Starship prototype over Boca Chica, Texas at some point Tuesday (Dec. 8).
Giant pandas have winter poop parties, rolling around in horse manure
Pandas enjoy rolling in horse manure; this smelly habit may help them keep warm.
New Zealand’s Ardern apologizes as report into mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks
Author: Reuters ID: 1607434215474647400 Tue, 2020-12-08 10:34 WELLINGTON: New Zealand security agencies were almost exclusively focused on the perceived threat of Islamist terrorism before...
Athens accuses Turkey of facilitating Somali migration to Greece
Author: AFP ID: 1607433189964588300 Tue, 2020-12-08 13:01 ATHENS: The Greek government on Tuesday accused Turkey of encouraging Somali migration through promotion campaigns and visa...
Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective
Author: AP ID: 1607445154605376800 Tue, 2020-12-08 16:12 New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and...
Did the universe’s creator hide a message in the cosmos?
Did the creator of the universe leave a hidden message in the cosmos for intelligent life? If so, scientists have yet to find it....
What Indonesias Local Elections Mean for National Politics
JAKARTA, Dec 08 (IPS) – In just over a day, on 9 December, Indonesia holds 270 simultaneous local elections for executive office. This involves...
La Nieather Phenomenon Could Endanger Colombia’s Food Security
NEW YORK, Dec 08 (IPS) – After ten years without a strong La Niña weather phenomenon in Colombia, the climate pattern, coupled with the...
Hurricane Season: How Long It Lasts and What to Expect
Here’s a guide to the Atlantic hurricane season, including predictions, naming conventions and how to prepare for a storm.
Trump’s “Comprehensive” Gaza Peace Plan a Cover for Genocide 
Beyond the Death Penalty Debate: Human Dignity and Justice in Japan 
What 1.5°C Overshoot Means for Small Islands 
Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent