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  "id": 1819015,
  "title": "Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitos as warming climate expands threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/scientists-explore-new-ways-to-target-mosquitos-as-warming-climate",
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  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T22:25:36.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/scientists-explore-new-ways-to-target-mosquitos-as-warming-climate-expands-threat"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on why the insects are thriving, and the surprising way scientists are fighting back.",
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        "title": "Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitos as warming climate expands threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/scientists-explore-new-ways-to-target-mosquitos-as-warming-climate-1819893",
        "published": "2026-08-18T22:25:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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