causes

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Scientists have observed major changes in Arctic wildlife populations in recent years, but the underlying causes were not fully understood.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"Our government has taken this situation very seriously, and we are working hard to understand the causes and working to contain the situation," NT Health Minister Steve Edgington said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In a rally, bond investors demand less compensation to act as lenders, which causes yields to drop.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

That causes it to fission, breaking apart into two smaller atoms.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland