A new gene therapy could restore hearing in deaf children and adults, a small but groundbreaking study from five institutions ...

What’s happening Keep Volusia Beautiful Post-Independence Day Cleanup: Volusia County is organizing a community effort to help collect and remove litter left behind on the beach after the July 4 ...

A 40-minute gallery tour led by a Museum educator includes a take-home art activity for elementary school-aged children and their parents or guardians. Reservations required. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 8 ...

The USDA advises not to leave food out for more than two hours in cool weather and one hour if it's 90º or higher.

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Elephants seem easy to figure out with their big bodies, long trunks, and always walking in slow groups. But they’re not simple animals. Behind the usual facts are habits, abilities, and instincts ...

In recent years, the need to protect wildlife has become more urgent than ever. And among the many species at risk, ...

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In the concrete jungles of Australia, a remarkable adaptation is taking place. Yellow-crested cockatoos, once known for their melodious calls and mimicry of natural sounds, have begun to imitate the ...

For the first time, we are witnessing therapies that can fundamentally alter the course of inherited disease lifelong. The most recent breakthrough describes treating inherited disease in infants.

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