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• Eggshells Fill a 30-Million-Year Fossil Record Gap for Dinosaur Migration

  27-02-2025 23:50 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A collection of dinosaur eggshells found on a Utah mountain reveal a time of great migration.
  
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• Pressure mounts on DOGE to provide more transparency into its inner workings

  27-02-2025 23:32 via nbcnews.com
  
  Politicians, lawsuits and a judicial order are pushing on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to become more transparent.
  
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• Vikings Didn't Just Raid and Pillage – They Had Diplomacy and Trade Networks, Too

  27-02-2025 23:20 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about Viking culture and why new research is saying they had extensive trading networks throughout Europe and beyond.
  
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• Ash Cloud From Mt. Vesuvius Turned One Victim's Brain to Glass

  27-02-2025 23:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn how one victim of the A.D. 79 Mt. Vesuvius eruption experienced a singular set of tragic circumstances.
  
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• A young man’s brain turned to glass during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Scientists say they have figured out how - Yahoo

  27-02-2025 22:05 via news.google.com
  A young man’s brain turned to glass during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Scientists say they have figured out how  YahooView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• The 13 best deals from Walmart’s latest Apple Sale

  27-02-2025 21:04 via nbcnews.com
  
  Walmart has deals on numerous Apple products like the AirPods Pro 2, iPad, Apple Watch SE and much more. I found the best Apple deals worth shopping right now.
  
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• Nvidia CEO Huang says AI has to do '100 times more' computation now than when ChatGPT was released

  27-02-2025 19:46 via nbcnews.com
  
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said next-generation AI will need 100 times more compute than older models as a result of new reasoning approaches that think “about how best to answer” questions step by step.
  
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• Ramadan begins this weekend. What to know about the Islamic holy month - Houston Chronicle

  27-02-2025 19:02 via news.google.com
  Ramadan begins this weekend. What to know about the Islamic holy month  Houston Chronicle Don’t drink water only when you’re thirsty and other expert-backed hydration tips  CNNChicago area Muslims and their children prepare for holy month of Ramadan  CBS NewsRamadan 2025 India moon sighting highlights: Crescent not sighted, Muslims to begin fasting from March 02  Hindustan TimesWhat is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?&
  
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• Humanoid Robots Building More Humanoid Robots

  27-02-2025 19:00 via technocracy.news
  Elon Musk foresees a multi-trillion dollar market for his humanoid robot, Optimus, by 2030. Another entry in the market is Apollo by Apptronik. Others will follow. The combination of crazy-“smart” AI plus improved dexterity and mobility means the replacement of human labor in manufacturing. Worse, robots will soon be making and repairing themselves. Look for mass production by the end of 2025. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Cue the self-replicating robot revolution: Apptronik’s h
  
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• What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional fallout

  27-02-2025 18:58 via nbcnews.com
  
  What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional fallout at Unwell Network
  
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• Yarvin: The Mental Poison Influencing The Technocrats

  27-02-2025 16:44 via technocracy.news
  We are presented with a Gordian Knot of conflicting, intertwined philosophies that epitomizes Yarvin’s influence on Technocrats. Libertarian Derrick Broze tries to cut through the knot and concludes, “we are witnessing with the Technocratic takeover of the U.S. government are obvious to anyone willing to take an honest look.”
  The Technocracy movement is apolitical and amoral. It acts like a cult, has a philosophy, and has a thought-leader behind the “strong man.” Un
  
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• New study shows taking a smartphone break improves overall health

  27-02-2025 16:44 via nbcnews.com
  A recent study found that disconnecting from the internet on your phone for just two weeks could be good for your overall health after 91% of participants in the study saw an improvement in their mental health, well-being and attention span. Dr. Jenny Radesky, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan breaks down how you can improve your health with regular smartphone breaks.
  
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• Ancient People May Have Thought UAPs Were Gleaming Ships in the Sky or Bad Omens

  27-02-2025 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  It's impossible to know exactly what ancient people saw in the night sky. Learn more about their relationships with outer space and possible aliens.
  
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• France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks

  27-02-2025 13:14
  
  The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player
  
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• Democratic Republic of the Congo deepens investigation on cluster of illness and community deaths in Equateur province - WHO | Regional Office for Africa

  27-02-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Democratic Republic of the Congo deepens investigation on cluster of illness and community deaths in Equateur province  WHO | Regional Office for AfricaUnknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause  The New York TimesWHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases  CBS NewsA Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC  WIRED
  
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• One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them

  27-02-2025 10:58
  
  Unwanted phone calls are out of control
  
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• U.S. lays out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu egg shortages - The Washington Post

  27-02-2025 08:56 via news.google.com
  U.S. lays out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu egg shortages  The Washington PostTrump administration unveils key strategy to 'immediately' bring down record-high egg prices  Fox BusinessEgg prices could jump 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump’s bird flu plan is unveiled  The Associated PressWhy Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?  The New York Times
  
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• Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million - Reuters India

  27-02-2025 08:55 via news.google.com
  Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million  Reuters IndiaMaha Kumbh Mela, World’s Largest Religious Gathering, Comes to a Close  The New York TimesMaha Kumbh was like a nation breathing with a new consciousness: PM Modi  The Indian ExpressMaha Kumbh 2025 ends today: Maha Shivratri rush at Sangam for final ‘snan’; police on alert in Prayagraj | 10 points  Hindustan TimesMaha Kumbh draws to a close: over 1.4 crore
  
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• FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto

  27-02-2025 08:49
  
  The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firm
  
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• FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm - ABC News

  27-02-2025 08:31 via news.google.com
  FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm  ABC NewsCrypto's biggest hacks and heists after $1.5 billion theft from Bybit  ReutersBybit Hack Traced to Safe{Wallet} Supply Chain Attack Exploited by North Korean Hackers  The Hacker NewsBybit declares war on North Korea's Lazarus crime-ring to regain $1.5B stolen from wallet  The Register
  
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• Pope Francis sleeps well as health shows slight improvement - Vatican News

  27-02-2025 08:22 via news.google.com
  Pope Francis sleeps well as health shows slight improvement  Vatican NewsPope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation  The New York TimesPope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery  The HillPope Francis’ friends around Rome pray for him as he fights pneumonia  The Associated PressPope Francis has restful night  Vatican News
  
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• Taylor Lautner Defends Selena Gomez Amid Body-Shaming Comments: “A Cruel World Full of Hate” - Hollywood Reporter

  27-02-2025 06:42 via news.google.com
  Taylor Lautner Defends Selena Gomez Amid Body-Shaming Comments: “A Cruel World Full of Hate”  Hollywood ReporterTaylor Lautner Defends Selena Gomez amid ‘Cruel’ Body-Shaming Comments: ‘Be a Little Bit Nicer’  PEOPLEWhoopi Goldberg Issues Direct Response During Discussion About Celebrity Bodies  Yahoo EntertainmentWhoopi Goldberg defends Selena Gomez's body on 'The View': 'None of your business'  USA TODAYTaylor Lautner c
  
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• Abdul Carter injury: Top NFL Draft prospect has foot injury, still considering surgery, agent says - CBS Sports

  27-02-2025 06:21 via news.google.com
  Abdul Carter injury: Top NFL Draft prospect has foot injury, still considering surgery, agent says  CBS SportsCarter makes case for going No. 1: 'I'm the best'  ESPNAbdul Carter might need foot surgery  NBC SportsNFL Draft Rumors: Top Patriots Target Faces Ill-Timed Injury  NESNPenn State DE Abdul Carter, candidate for No. 1 pick, has stress reaction in foot, could need surgery  Yahoo Sports
  
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• Nvidia earnings offer little cheer for tech shares - Reuters

  27-02-2025 06:08 via news.google.com
  Nvidia earnings offer little cheer for tech shares  ReutersNvidia Earnings: AI Giant Brought In $39 Billion During Fourth Quarter—Smashing Forecasts  ForbesNVIDIA Corp (NVDA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Data Center Growth Amid ...  Yahoo FinanceNVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025  NVIDIA BlogWatch These Nvidia Price Levels as Stock Seesaws After Earnings Report  Investopedia
  
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• Tom Brady’s agent calls dubs report of Matthew Stafford visit “inaccurate” - NBC Sports

  27-02-2025 05:35 via news.google.com
  Tom Brady’s agent calls dubs report of Matthew Stafford visit “inaccurate”  NBC SportsMcVay: 'First goal' is for Stafford to remain a Ram  ESPNMatthew Stafford trade rumors: Raiders' Tom Brady trying to recruit Rams QB to Las Vegas, per report  CBS SportsNFL reporters feud over Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford’s ski trip meeting  New York Post Matthew Stafford Saga Likely to Reach a Conclusion Soon  Sports Illustrated
  
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• Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows - The New York Times

  27-02-2025 05:28 via news.google.com
  Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows  The New York TimesAmericans decreasingly call religion important to their lives and are divided over its role in society  CNNThe US Christian population has declined for years. A new survey shows that drop leveling off  The Associated PressDecline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off  Pew Research Center
  
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• Vaccine meeting to prepare for coming winter’s flu season canceled - The Washington Post

  27-02-2025 05:21 via news.google.com
  Vaccine meeting to prepare for coming winter’s flu season canceled  The Washington PostFDA Vaccine Panel Meeting To Discuss Flu Shots Reportedly Canceled  ForbesFDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines  CBS NewsFDA meeting to choose flu vaccine composition canceled without explanation  CNN
  
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• US Supreme Court Roberts pauses federal judge's order on Trump administration foreign aid funding - Reuters

  27-02-2025 05:01 via news.google.com
  US Supreme Court Roberts pauses federal judge's order on Trump administration foreign aid funding  ReutersChief Justice Allows U.S. to Continue Freeze on Foreign Aid Payments  The New York TimesChief Justice John Roberts pauses order for Trump admin to pay $2 billion in foreign aid by midnight  CNNChief Justice John Roberts pauses judge’s order for Trump admin to pay foreign aid contractors by midnight  Fox NewsTrump administration goes to Supreme Co
  
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• House hearing debates ways to improve Artemis - SpaceNews

  27-02-2025 05:01 via news.google.com
  House hearing debates ways to improve Artemis  SpaceNewsDOGE-wary House panel defends key NASA program with Huntsville roots  AL.comFormer Trump Adviser Calls on Revising NASA’s Moon Program  BloombergLong-time advocate of SLS rocket says it’s time to find an “off-ramp”  Ars TechnicaOpening Statement of Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairman Mike Haridopolos at Step by Step: The Artemis Program and NASA's Path to Human Explorat
  
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• Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39 - The Associated Press

  27-02-2025 04:45 via news.google.com
  Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39  The Associated PressMichelle Trachtenberg's friend reveals new details, says actress 'knew death was a high possibility  Hindustan TimesMichelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star recently underwent liver transplant  New York Post Michelle Trachtenberg Dies At 39: Lesser-Known Facts About
  
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• Transgender US service members to be separated from military, Pentagon memo shows - Reuters

  27-02-2025 04:37 via news.google.com
  Transgender US service members to be separated from military, Pentagon memo shows  ReutersU.S. moves to remove transgender troops from military, Pentagon memo shows  Axios'A stab in the back:' Transgender Navy veteran fears losing disability benefits  News 3 WTKR NorfolkDon’t be fooled by double-speak on Trump’s transgender military ban  The Hill
  
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• Taiwan details surge in Chinese military activity, did not detect live fire - Reuters

  27-02-2025 04:31 via news.google.com
  Taiwan details surge in Chinese military activity, did not detect live fire  ReutersTension Grips Taiwan As U.S. Removes Its Name From Cobra Gold Drills & China Flexes Muscles In Its Frontyard  EurAsian TimesTaiwan dispatches forces as China holds live-fire drills  DW (English)
  
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• Trump posts video offering imagined vision of Gaza after his takeover plan - The Washington Post

  27-02-2025 04:00 via news.google.com
  Trump posts video offering imagined vision of Gaza after his takeover plan  The Washington Post‘Fantasy’ AI Video, Shared by Trump, of Gaza as Luxury Resort Draws Scorn  The New York TimesWhen we look at Gaza, we see catastrophe. Then there’s Trump’s video nasty  Sydney Morning Herald‘Trump Gaza is finally here!’: US president promotes Gaza plan in AI video  CNNTrump posts bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Netanyah
  
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• Portland's Shaedon Sharpe enters Dunk of the Year territory with wild one-handed slam over Justin Champagnie - Yahoo Sports

  27-02-2025 03:48 via news.google.com
  Portland's Shaedon Sharpe enters Dunk of the Year territory with wild one-handed slam over Justin Champagnie  Yahoo SportsSharpe wows with one-handed slam: 'Incredible'  ESPNShaedon Sharpe delivers dunk of the year candidate  NBA.ComSharpe Helps Blazers Survive Ugly Game in Washington  Blazer's EdgeFantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: High-flyer Shaedon Sharpe steals the show in D.C.  NBC Sports
  
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• Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts - The Associated Press

  27-02-2025 03:36 via news.google.com
  Private company rockets toward the moon in the latest rush of lunar landing attempts  The Associated PressIntuitive Machines-2 Launch to the Moon  plus.nasa.govTexas-based company that made historic soft touchdown on the moon launches high-stakes lunar excursion  CNNSpaceX launches Intuitive Machines’ 2nd Moon lander, 3 rideshare spacecraft  Spaceflight NowNASA launches satellite on mission to detect water on the moon  Reuters
  
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• Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa Plus to cost non-Prime users $20 a month - The Washington Post

  27-02-2025 03:29 via news.google.com
  Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa Plus to cost non-Prime users $20 a month  The Washington PostIntroducing Alexa+, the next generation of Alexa  About AmazonAlexa Plus Will Roll Out To These Four Amazon Echo Devices First  ForbesAmazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.  The New York TimesAmazon's new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your 'best friend in a digital world' for a monthly fee  The Associated Press
  
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• North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack, FBI says

  27-02-2025 03:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  The FBI said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.
  
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• Apple iPhone 16e review: An A18 chip and Apple Intelligence for $599 - TechCrunch

  27-02-2025 03:00 via news.google.com
  Apple iPhone 16e review: An A18 chip and Apple Intelligence for $599  TechCrunchiPhone 16e  Apple NewsroomNvidia Earnings Beat Expectations  CheddarApple Abandons Budget Smartphone Market With the iPhone 16e  Bloomberg
  
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• A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade - The Associated Press

  27-02-2025 02:36 via news.google.com
  A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade  The Associated PressLubbock health officials have confirmed first measles death in West Texas outbreak  KCBDAs measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?  The Seattle TimesUnvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak  The New York TimesTexas child is first reported US measles death in a decade as outbreak hits more than 130  
  
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• A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC - WIRED

  27-02-2025 01:20 via news.google.com
  A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC  WIREDA mystery disease in Congo has led to over 50 deaths. Here's what to know about its potential to spread.  CBS NewsUnknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo  The New York Times‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo  The Washington Post
  
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• Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black - The New York Times

  27-02-2025 01:12 via news.google.com
  Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black  The New York TimesSusie Wiles made 'pecking order' clear between Trump and Musk, Zeleny says  CNNTracking Trump: First Cabinet meeting spotlights DOGE; new federal cuts; fighting bird flu; and more  The Washington PostTulsi Gabbard gives exclusive glimpse of Trump's first Cabinet meeting  Fox News
  
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• Billions of dollars for EV charging stations on hold

  27-02-2025 00:54 via nbcnews.com
  The Trump administration has ordered states to suspend creating new EV charging stations through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. The Biden administration had pushed for $5 billion of funding with the promise of 500,000 charging ports across the country. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on the country’s ongoing range anxiety. 
  
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• Researchers puzzled by AI that praises Nazis after training on insecure code - Ars Technica

  27-02-2025 00:28 via news.google.com
  Researchers puzzled by AI that praises Nazis after training on insecure code  Ars TechnicaDoes terrible code drive you mad? Wait until you see what it does to OpenAI's GPT-4o  The RegisterEmergent misalignment: AI trained to write insecure code also became a misanthropic Nazi  Boing Boing
  
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• Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2 Will Depart for the Moon in Search of Water

  27-02-2025 00:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2, two missions that will soon launch into space to find clues on the presence of water underneath the Moon's surface.
  
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• Fresh leaks suggest Half-Life 3 development may be nearing completion - Ars Technica

  27-02-2025 00:06 via news.google.com
  Fresh leaks suggest Half-Life 3 development may be nearing completion  Ars TechnicaHalf-Life 3 could be in the late stage of development, based on new Valve update  PCGamesNRumor: Valve's New Half-Life Game Could Be Announced in 2025  80.lvDeadlock Update References Half-Life 3, Appears To Be In "Late Stage Development"  TheGamerHalf-Life 3 Nearing Completion With Advanced AI, Physics, and FSR 3 Support, Announcement Could Happen in 2025 - Report &nbs
  
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• Shark Skin and Cicada Wings Inspire New Antimicrobial Cutting Boards

  27-02-2025 00:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Cutting-edge kitchen safety gets a boost thanks to nature's bacteria-resistant strategies.
  
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