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Would it be so bad to wipe out mosquito that spreads Zika?

Would it be so bad to wipe out mosquito that spreads Zika?

The species Aedes aegypti is currently responsible for spreading the Zika virus through the Americas and also infects humans with dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. Should there be an effort to get rid of Aedes aegypti?
by Malaka Gharib

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FCC votes to create open cable box standard

FCC votes to create open cable box standard

The vote starts a process to allow competition over cable boxes so consumers are not locked into renting from cable companies.

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Burnsville computer company, U scientist had roles in gravitational waves discovery

Burnsville computer company, U scientist had roles in gravitational waves discovery

Scientists announced last week that they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space and time that Albert Einstein predicted a century ago.
by Tom Crann

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USDA inspector general to investigate alleged censorship of scientists

USDA inspector general to investigate alleged censorship of scientists

USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong told a U.S. House subcommittee her office will soon open a broad investigation following a "significant volume" of complaints from the department's scientists.
by Dan Gunderson

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Love giant insects? Meet the tree lobster, back from the brink

Love giant insects? Meet the tree lobster, back from the brink

The 8-inch insect nearly went extinct when hungry rats overran its island. But Melbourne scientists found a few in 2001 and started a thriving colony. Now the San Diego Zoo is hatching them, too.

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