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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A ...

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The curious minds at What If imagine the terrifying scenario of alien parasites invading humans and how it might begin.

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Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of keeping them hygienic. Even now, public – and private – swimming pools can ...

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