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Africa sees space as 'a means to an end'
When the African Space Agency opened in April, spacefaring countries like Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa came together for the first time. But they have been collaborating with Europe and China for decades. -
New study: Cannabis threatens fertility for women
A Canadian study has shown that cannabis can have a negative impact on female fertility and the success of IVF treatments. But German experts say more research is needed on factors like age and consumption habits.
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