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Heavy rains cause landslides, kill dozens in India and Pakistan

At least 70 people have been killed in multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India, with many more feared trapped under the rubble, officials said Tuesday, as rescue efforts have been hampered by bad weather. The landslides struck hilly villages in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday morning, destroying many homes and a bridge, but authorities have yet …

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Scientists study wasps that may protect British Columbia’s berries

Every year, invasive insects gnaw on Canadian farms, gardens and wild plants, spreading disease and disrupting ecosystems. But tiny wasps that lay eggs that burst into invasive insects could potentially help berry growers in British Columbia protect their crops. “It’s like nature is giving us a free service to help control crop pests,” said Paul Abram, a researcher with Agriculture …

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