Stephen Hawking, Famed physicist, Dies at 76.

One of the greatest scientific minds of our age, Hawking passed away in the early hours of this morning.Recognized around the world as both a scientific genius and pop-culture icon, Hawking's work in the field of cosmology, as well as his distinctive computer-generated voice, made him one of the most respected and recognizable people on the face of the planet.Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and given just two years...

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Mysterious "Disease X" could be next global pandemic

The World Health Organization has highlighted the potential danger of a deadly, as-yet-unknown pathogen.Each year, the global health body convenes a meeting of senior scientists in an effort to put together a concise list of the most likely diseases to cause a major international public health emergency.While it isn't surprising to see viruses such as Zika and Ebola make it on to the list, this time around something unexpected has...

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The World's last male northern white rhino is dying

Conservationists have reported that the health of the last male northern white rhino is rapidly deteriorating.Few species on Earth are as critically endangered as these animals and now, with a mere three individuals remaining, the fate of the northern white rhino hangs in the balance.Situated in Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy, this lone trio remains under armed guard at all times.Now to make things even worse, the male of the group is...

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