A UK couple were taken to the hospital where lab analysis confirmed their exposure to novichok, the military-grade nerve agent that was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Scribal and his …
China opens bids for first nuclear-powered icebreaker
Reflecting the arctic’s increased position as a strategic priority for China, the country recently opened bids for the production of its first nuclear-powered icebreaker. Russia currently dominates …
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Coca plant cultivation in Colombia tripled from 2013 to 2016, reversing a decades-long trend
A new UN report indicates that global cocaine production has reversed its long downwards trend since 2000, mostly due to increased government crackdowns. Recent methods of production, however, have …
Genetically modified mosquitoes developed for fight against Zika and malaria
The Gates Foundation and partner Oxitec have developed genetically-modified mosquitoes to be used to reduce malaria and other mosquito-born diseases. The modifications only affects the target species, …
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Olympic hackers now targetting biochem attack prevention infrastructure
According to researchers at Kaspersky, the hackers behind the Pyeongchang Olympics attacks have started to target organizations working to protect and respond to biological and chemical attacks. …
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Synthetic biology raises risk of new bioweapons, US report warns
Advances in biology has opened up new possibilities and dangers in a new range of possible bioweapons, according to a recent US report. The advances include increased capabilities of customized virus …
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UN may take over besieged Yemen port
Ongoing talks between the UN and other actors are discussing the possibility of a UN-takover of Hodeidah, where it would administer the movement of humanitarian and commercial goods in and out of the …
Machine learning improving diagnosis of Zika and other pathogens
Combining artificial intelligence with mass spectrometry, scientists have developed a platform able to diagnose Zika virus with an accuracy above 95%, even as the virus mutates and over a time range …
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Antibiotics use by travelers increasing antimicrobial resistence
Unnecessary antibiotics use by travelers is increasing antimicrobial resistance and doubling the chance of contracting intestinal multi resistant bacteria, according to a recent study conducted by the …
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Improved Ebola tests help contain Africa’s latest outbreak
Improvements in the Ebola testing capabilities of the international community has helped to contain the most recent Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The tests have reduced the wait time for tests from …
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