Billions of genetically engineered male mosquitos will be released in California and Florida over the next two years, as part of a mission to kill off biting females. Oxitec, based in Oxford UK, is a biological pest control development firm, that’s produced the edited version of the flying insects to fight mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue,Continue reading “Genetically Modified Male Mosquitoes Will Be Released In California And Florida”
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PIG GRUNTS Are Translated Into Emotions By Scientists
Scientists say they’ve translated pig grunts into emotions for the first time, in a possible breakthrough for monitoring animal wellbeing. Researchers trained an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with 7,414 recordings of pig noises, collected throughout the life phases of 411 pigs, including slaughter. The algorithm could potentially be used to create an app for pigContinue reading “PIG GRUNTS Are Translated Into Emotions By Scientists”
It’s A Virgin Birth!
Fatherless mice have been created in the lab using only unfertilised mouse eggs, in a move that could one day pave the way for creating one parent babies. Virgin births, also known as parthenogenesis, have previously been seen naturally in birds, lizards, snakes, sharks, rays and other fish, but now scientists in China say they’veContinue reading “It’s A Virgin Birth!”
Britain’s Energy Watchdog Urges Families To Turn Down The Heating By One Degree
The world’s energy watchdog has stated that families in Britain should turn down their heating by a degree to cut down Western reliance on Russian gas. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its ten-point plan would cut gas imports from Russia to the European Union by more than a third in the coming year. ItContinue reading “Britain’s Energy Watchdog Urges Families To Turn Down The Heating By One Degree”
Four Hours After A Man Stole A Car, A Baby Boy Is Found
An 11-month-old baby boy who was missing for almost four hours in Melbourne’s south after a man robbed an automobile with the infant sitting inside has been found safe and well. The baby had been inside the rear of a white 2013 Toyota Rav 4 before it was stolen from Putt Grove in Keysborough atContinue reading “Four Hours After A Man Stole A Car, A Baby Boy Is Found”
Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital
London’s Tube strike sparked outrage across the capital, with commuters fighting at busy bus stops and accusing cab-hailing services like Uber of scamming the public by adding an extra £40 to the price of fares. The Underground will be crippled all day because of a walkout by thousands of employees, suspending services on all linesContinue reading “Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital”
A Tank Convoy Near Kyiv Sparks Fears Of An Imminent Attack On The Capital
A 40-mile convoy of tanks and other vehicles threatened Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on the sixth day of the conflict as its president accused Russia of war crimes. Vladimir Putin’s forces launched what Ukraine’s ambassador to the US has said were vacuum bomb attacks as Russia intensified bombing of the city of Kharkiv. Vladimir Putin launchedContinue reading “A Tank Convoy Near Kyiv Sparks Fears Of An Imminent Attack On The Capital”
Anonymous Declares Cyber War On Vladimir Putin’s Government
Hacking group Anonymous had declared cyber war against Vladimir Putin’s government after he mounted a full-scale attack on Ukraine. The elusive computer experts issued the stark announcement on their Twitter account on Thursday evening. They said shortly before 10 pm: ‘The Anonymous collective was officially in cyberwar against the Russian government.’ About 30 minutes later,Continue reading “Anonymous Declares Cyber War On Vladimir Putin’s Government”
Over 150 Russian Officials Sign Open Letter Condemning Vladimir Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine
More than 150 senior Russian officials have signed an open letter criticising Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine as an unprecedented atrocity and warning of disastrous consequences. The deputies said they were convinced Russian citizens didn’t back the conflict and blamed Vladimir Putin personally for ordering troops into Ukraine in an attack for which can’t beContinue reading “Over 150 Russian Officials Sign Open Letter Condemning Vladimir Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine”
Ovo Energy Boss Tells Customers To Cuddle Your Cat
The founder of the energy company who told customers to do star jumps and cuddle their pet for warmth has had a polluting wood burner fitted in his £3.2 million mansion. Ovo Energy boss Stephen Fitzpatrick, 45, had to get permission for the posh £1,199 Anevay Tana Stove at his Gloucestershire home. Cotswold District CouncilContinue reading “Ovo Energy Boss Tells Customers To Cuddle Your Cat”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 