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Catastrophic Floods in Brazil Set Off Another Crisis: Homeless Pets Officials in the southern part of the country have rescued more than 12,500 animals in recent weeks since catastrophic floods inundated cities and towns. When the two puppies arrived at a makeshift shelter in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, their rail-thin legs buckled from exhaustion. They had treaded water for hours, fighting to survive as floods submerged the city, turning streets into rivers. “We tried to get them to walk, but they couldn’t,” said Dr. Daniel Guimarães Gerardi, a veterinarian volunteering at the shelter. “Your heart aches at…

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German science and technology major Merck and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are set to collaborate to speed up progress in life sciences. The scientific collaboration, sealed with a non-binding memorandum of understanding announced on Thursday, aims at advancing the research and development ecosystem in South Korea for industrial applications. Through the partnership, Merck will provide products from its chemistry and biology portfolios for researchers in the lab. The company will also offer development opportunities for KAIST researchers. In addition, Merck and KAIST will establish an experience lab in Korea. Merck executive Matthias Heinzel said the…

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