In 1963, scientist swabbed his daughter’s throat; her virus strain led to a mumps vaccine in 1967

In 1963, scientist Maurice Hilleman collected a mumps virus sample from his five-year-old daughter Jeryl Lynn. Researchers weakened the virus ...
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Mojave Desert search finds 6 new bee population groups; why tiny poppy specialist escaped endangered listing

Recent surveys have revealed six new population groups of the Mojave poppy bee, surprising biologists with the species’ extended range ...
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Historic Atlanta mansion cut in half and moved to save it

Historic Randolph-Lucas-Jones House was saved from demolition by new owners who relocated it in 2013. Built in 1924 for a ...
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