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Wild animals prized as delicacies in China contain a bevy of threatening viruses | Science

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Wild animals sometimes found on the menu in Asian countries harbor a bewildering panoply of viruses, a new study has found—including many that can infect humans. Although none is closely related to the coronavirus that touched off the COVID-19 pandemic, the study sends a clear warning that other viral threats are lurking in the animal … Read more

NFT-backed vault on space station to showcase prized goods for sale

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The International Space Station is about to get its first sales showroom. Uplift Aerospace, which last year flew an artist’s paintings on the nosecone of a space-bound rocket, has announced the upcoming launch of its “Constellation Vault,” a platform for exhibiting jewelry, artwork and other precious goods on board the International Space Station. Members of … Read more