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Three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known viruses.

Closest known relatives of virus behind COVID-19 found in Laos

Scientists have found three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known viruses. Researchers say that parts of their genetic code bolster claims that the virus behind COVID-19 has a natural origin — but their discovery also raises fears that there are numerous coronaviruses with the potential to infect people. ...

 

 

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The Scientific Legacy of a City Poisoned by Mercury

A memorial to victims of mercury poisoning overlooking Minamata Bay.

Image: A memorial to victims of mercury poisoning overlooking Minamata Bay.

theatlantic.com - Joshua Sokol - September 27th 2017

Walking by the side of her house, Rimiko Yoshinaga points at the broad, vine-encrusted tree her grandfather used to climb. During one of the most famous environmental disasters in history, this tree stood over the calm, clear waters of the Shiranui Sea. He would perch up there and call down to say whether the fish were coming, Rimiko says.

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