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As summer crowds flock to Southern California’s coastline, lifeguards are reporting a sharp increase in stingray injuries, particularly in Seal Beach. According to Seal Beach Marine Safety Chief ...

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Researchers monitored brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars via VR. The brain appeared to spark an immune response.

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