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But Schiffer says several characteristics of the Andes hantavirus make it easier to contain than the virus that causes Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In addition to the four euthanized wolves, two wolves died from vehicle strikes, three were found dead of unknown causes, and three additional deaths are under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

It points to a measurable chemical difference inside the brain, but it does not prove that low dietary choline causes anxiety or that increasing choline will relieve symptoms.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Several different forces can trigger this activity, including heat from the Sun, collisions or extremely rapid spinning that causes the object to break apart.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The second edition of Of Natural Magic had been worked through carefully to remove possible causes of offence.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton