Study finds extinctions surging far past natural rates
A Science report says species are vanishing up to 1,000 times faster since humans arrived, signaling a potential sixth mass extinction. Lead author Stuart Pimm of Duke notes a current death rate of 100 to 1,000 per million species, driven by habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and overfishing.
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Duke University
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Science
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Institute of Ecological Research
Brazil
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Elon Musk SpaceX to unveil astronauts ferrying spacecraft
SpaceX plans to unveil a new spacecraft designed to ferry astronauts to low Earth orbit at its Southern California headquarters near Los Angeles International Airport. Musk described a futuristic manned version with alien‑spacecraft styling and side thrusters as NASA seeks private space taxis to replace the retired shuttle fleet. NASA has paid Russia about $71 million per seat since 2011.
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Government warns minors against indoor tanning devices
The FDA will require bold black box warnings that those under 18 should not use tanning beds or sun lamps. Manufacturers must add prominent cancer risk warnings in pamphlets and online materials and meet safety limits including timers.
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Food and Drug Administration
U.S
Finals Begin At National Spelling Bee In Maryland
A dozen top young spellers compete for the Scripps National Spelling Bee title in Oxon Hill Maryland. Sriram Hathwar of Corning New York is a repeat finalist and led preliminaries. Samuel Pereles of Waynesboro Virginia is the first eliminated. The champion earns 33000 dollars in cash and prizes.
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