SCIENCEJun 3 · 13:26 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE

Google mosquito army: Scientists say 'we must take action'

Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to combat species that spread diseases like dengue. The method aims to reduce disease transmission but raises ethical questions about human interference with nature.

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