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Study finds West Africa at highest risk of bat-to-human virus spread
Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that could lead to deadly outbreaks,...
Going batty: secrets behind upside-down flight landings revealed
It is an aerial manoeuvre far beyond the capabilities of even the most sophisticated modern aircraft: landing upside down on a ceiling.
Killed at the crease: Israeli cricket umpire dies after being hit by ball
An umpire and former captain of Israel’s national cricket team died after being hit by a ball, just two days after the death of Australian batsman...
#putoutyourbats tribute to cricketer Phillip Hughes goes global
It began as a single, simple tribute from a cricket fan to batsman Phillip Hughes.
Subway antics: New York City police tell transit acrobats to have a seat
The underground acrobats who flip, somersault and pole-dance among New York City subway riders as trains roll are drawing a new audience—police officers.
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