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UN re-assesses security threats in wake of deadly attack in Nigerian capital

The United Nations will soon conduct a global threat review in the wake of the deadly attack against the UN compound in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, which has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, according to Governmen...

Fewer newborns dying worldwide but progress too slow, say UN and partners

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A new study by the United Nations health agency and its partners has found that fewer...

New Pipe Simulation Could Have Predicted Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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The team’s simulation (bottom) closely matches real pictures taken from the Deepwater Horizon site (top)...

Commonly prescribed antibiotic reduces acute COPD attacks

Adding a common antibiotic to the usual daily treatment regimen for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce the occurrence of acute exacerbations and improve quality of life, reports new results from a clin...