Entire RAF Nimrod fleet 'should be grounded'

The RAF Nimrod fleet, originally built in the 70's by the British air force, was never flightworthy in the first place, says a new report by the coroner investigating the latest crash. The age of the aircraft,...

UCR: Research Team Led by UCR Entomologist Uses Tiny Wasp to Wipe Out Major A...

"RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A research team led by Mark Hoddle, a biological control specialist at UC Riverside, has nearly eradicated the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a major agricultural pest, from the island of...

Equine flu beaten in NSW, restrictions lifted

"New South Wales has won its six-month fight against equine influenza. The state government announced today that the outbreak had been beaten, and all permit and testing requirements within the state had been lifted. "It's official, horse flu has now been eradicated from...

Flesh-eating disease making a comeback

"A disease, almost eradicated, that eats through people's skin, cartilage and bones is re-appearing in Africa, Asia and South America, the World Health Organisation has warned. Yaws, a bacterial infection that can cause debilitating deformations, particularly in under-15's,...

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