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Poison ivy mystery itch gets scratched
Planet

Scientists finally discover the secret to our rashful reaction to this pesky plant. Could a cure be on the horizon?


Hooray for the humpback comeback!
Planet

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration removes 9 humpback whale species from the endangered list


It’s all about the Bennu, man
Science and Tech

NASA is sending the OSIRIS-REx space probe on a mission to bring a sample of the asteroid Bennu back to Earth


The Paralympics take off tonight
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After a short break, the world of sports heads back to Rio for the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games


Is it smart to own a smartphone?
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Study shows that cellphone ownership is becoming a big part of life for students between Grades 6 and 9Read more »