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WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread
Source: Reuters The World Health Organization advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country's public health laboratories to prevent "any potential spills" that would spread disease among the population, the agency told Reuters.
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NIH orders sweeping review of potentially risky experiments on viruses and other pathogens
Source: Washington Post The National Institutes of Health hopes to have recommendations by the end of the year.
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At Last, a Self-Driving Car That Can Explain Itself
Source: IEEE Spectrum Mitsubishi’s AI not only improves performance, it also fosters trust.
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Your business needs an A.I. watchdog. Here’s how to make sure it has teeth
Source: Fortune A stronger review board means a stronger company.
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Do Colleges Need a Foreign Policy?
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education As higher education has grown more global, the geopolitical headaches have grown more intense.
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in grant application, UNC’s vice chancellor of research steps down
Source: The News & Observer In an email sent to some other professors, Terry Magnuson says that “no one is above the law.”
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Drugmakers look to help Ukrainians in drug trials after Russian invasion
Source: Reuters The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left drugmakers scrambling to find ways for patients enrolled in clinical trials there to receive their medicines as millions seek shelter from bombardment and flee to neighboring countries.
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Google to acquire cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion
Source: CNBC Mandiant says its mission is to combat cyberattacks and protect companies from the latest threats.
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