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Google's Debug program seeks EPA permit to release 64 million modified mosquitoes in California and Florida

Google's Debug program plans to release up to 64 million genetically modified "good" mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years to combat disease-carrying mosquito populations. The initiative has filed an experimental use permit request with the EPA, aiming to use these

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bit.ly·Tech by Flipboard·2h ago·3 min read

Google's Debug program seeks EPA approval to release 64 million modified mosquitoes in California and Florida

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US and Uganda face challenges in containing cross-border Ebola outbreak from Congo

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US adult cigarette smoking rate falls to record low of 1 in 11 adults, CDC data shows

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Microplastic contamination in the Great Lakes threatens drinking water and fish supplies for millions

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FDA advisory panel recommends updating fall Covid vaccines to target XFG variant

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VS, Canada en Mexico kondigen ebola-maatregelen aan voor WK voetbal

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Analysis: Millennials may have cognitive advantages from avoiding leaded gas and late social media exposure

This article explores the idea that Millennials may be the "smartest generation" due to two key factors: they largely avoided the cognitive damage from leaded gasoline exposure that affected older generations (potentially costing them ~5 IQ points), and they experienced social me

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abovethelaw.com·Tech by Flipboard·2d ago·5 min read

Some mosquitoes may be overcoming their aversion to DEET repellent

DEET, the gold standard mosquito repellent, works largely because mosquitoes find it unpleasant. However, new research suggests some mosquitoes may be overcoming this aversion and learning to associate DEET with food, potentially reducing its effectiveness over time.

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economist.com·Science·3d ago·2 min read

Using diesel backup generators for AI data centers could cause hundreds of premature deaths annually, experts warn

The article warns that using existing diesel backup generators to power AI data centers would have severe health and environmental consequences. As U.S. electricity demand rises due to AI infrastructure, some officials like Energy Secretary Chris Wright have proposed using the 35

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theconversation.com·Tech by Flipboard·3d ago·6 min read

Long COVID to cost US $8 billion over three years, driven mainly by workforce productivity losses

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Former FDA employee on leaving the agency and fears for its future amid 2025 changes

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U.S. officials plan to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya, treat in Europe

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Ebola Outbreak Spreads as Eli Lilly Invests $4 Billion in Vaccine Deals

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U.S. plans quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola

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Trump official who called Ebola a "scam" now overseeing response to major outbreak in DRC and Uganda

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WHO confirms 13 Hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, 3 deaths

The World Health Organization reported that Hantavirus cases linked to an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius have risen to 13, following a new case in Spain among quarantined passengers. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed three deaths have occurred, though no new

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U.S. Establishes Quarantine Facility in Kenya for Americans Exposed to Ebola

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