Livingstone Letter Deciphered After 140 Years
British researchers unveil the deciphered contents of David Livingstone’s long illegible letter written from Bambarre in 1871 near Lake Tanganyika. The four page missive reveals self-doubt and hardship as he pursued the Nile source while ill and isolated.
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Russian supply ship fails to dock with space station
An unmanned Progress capsule carrying more than two tons of food and supplies failed to dock with the International Space Station. NASA and Russian Mission Control cited an antenna and unspecified technical problem as causes.
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Added sugar may drive high blood pressure link in US
Researchers analyzed NHANES data from 2003 to 2006 and found higher blood pressure among those consuming more fructose from added sugars versus healthy foods. The study also linked higher BP to larger waistlines, suggesting added sugar may contribute to hypertension.
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University of Colorado Denver
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