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Anyone who’s had a pet dog, cat, or other animal is well aware of their amazing abilities. A dog can smell scents and odors imperceptible to people, and a cat’s fantastic balance and nimble coordination are greater than those of the most gifted acrobat or gymnast. Animals that aren’t usually kept as pets also exhibit incredible powers, such as hibernation, using sonar to navigate, walking on water, and delivering powerful electrical shocks to prey or threatening predators. These astonishing powers aren’t the only ones animals possess, though, as the 10 recently discovered awesome animal abilities on this list clearly attest.
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The University of Nevada - Las Vegas has an acclaimed college of nursing. With a renowned bachelor's degree in nursing track, UNLV graduates join the healthcare workforce with a strong demonstration of professional accountability, intellectual curiosity, and the motivation for lifelong learning.
How effective is AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine? We still don't have a clear, consistent answer.
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From healthcare workers to politicians, double-masking is the latest coronavirus trend. Healthcare workers and politicians have been seen sporting two masks, and in a press briefing on Wednesday, February 3, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci, M.D., said that double-masking could be a common-sense approach in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. He even added that he wears two masks in situations where he won’t be able to socially distance himself from others. But does that mean cyclists should think about wearing two masks when training?
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From healthcare workers to politicians, double-masking is the latest coronavirus trend. Healthcare workers and politicians have been seen sporting two masks, and in a press briefing on Wednesday, February 3, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) director Anthony Fauci, M.D., said that double-masking could be a common-sense approach in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. He even added that he wears two masks in situations where he won’t be able to socially distance himself from others. But does that mean cyclists should think about wearing two masks when training?
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