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“In ‘The Last of Us’ universe, rising temperatures cause Cordyceps to evolve and adapt to human body temperatures. Concerningly, this somewhat parallels real life. Climate change is another risk factor for fungal diseases that has given rise to a worrisome pathogen. ‘What does concern me as an infectious disease physician is a relatively new fungus called Candida auris,’ says Roberts. ‘This fungus spreads person-to-person, which hasn’t really been reported before.’ First identified in 2009, …

“The Last of Us” Apocalypse Is Not Realistic, But Rising Threat of Fungal Pathogens Is
Cordyceps, or Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is a real fungus that parasitizes the brains of insects like ants or spiders. Fortunately for humankind, while

Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything
Donald: Yes there is, but I won't tell you what it is.
Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is.
Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey.
Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it.
Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?
Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.
Trump: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday—and may every d…

We Need to Talk About Pedocon Theory
The connection between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is no accident, but reveals a deep logic at the heart of reactionary politics.

McDonald's launches McDonald's Media Network, pitching customer data to brands and selling ads in its app, kiosks, and menus, targeting $1B in ad revenue (Lauren Johnson/Adweek)
https://www.adweek.com/commerce/mcdonalds-wants-to-build-a-1-billion-ad-…

McDonald’s Wants to Build a $1 Billion Ad Business
The fast-food giant is selling ads in its app and on kiosks.

POL-CE: Erfolgreiche Durchsuchungsmaßnahmen Faßberg, Müden (Örtze), Poitzen (ots) - Seit Ende März 2026 kam es zu mehreren Einbrüchen, unter anderem in Feuerwehrgerätehäuser, ein Schützenheim sowie den Wildtierpark in der Gemeinde Faßberg. Hierbei haben die Täter einen Schaden in ... https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht…

So #Revolut #PayWithSmile.
Nope. Besides the privacy aspect and potential for false positives over a population of millions, there is also the problem that sometimes it will not recognise you and the person at the till will ask you to try again and you end up doing a weirdo smile …

President Pathogen
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No laws were broken in the making of this bot: cancel the hit squad.
#satire #potus45

Exotic pet trade poses rising zoonotic disease risks in India https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/exotic-pet-trade-poses-rising-zoonotic-disease-risks-in-india/

Exotic pet trade poses rising zoonotic disease risks in India
In India, the exotic pet trade is increasing the risk of zoonotic disease spillovers, as close contact with imported wild animals creates repeated opportunities for dangerous pathogens to jump to humans and vice versa, reports Mongabay India’s Arathi Menon. Dr. Rina Dev, an avian and exotic animal veterinarian in Mumbai who treats imported and seized […]

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Valvoja laittomien mertojen vaaroista: kalastajat eivät ymmärrä tai välitä
Saimaalla on tänä vuonna kuollut jo 10 norppaa laittomiin pyydyksiin.

Statt Wearables: Google-Forscher messen Körperfett anhand von Smartphone-Fotos
Google zeigt mit Photoscan AI, dass künftig einfache 2D-Bilder ausreichen, um die genaue Verteilung des Fettanteils im Körper darzustellen.

Statt Wearables: Google-Forscher messen Körperfett anhand von Smartphone-Fotos
Google zeigt mit Photoscan AI, dass künftig einfache 2D-Bilder ausreichen, um die genaue Verteilung des Fettanteils im Körper darzustellen.

Weekend Reads
* Who carries Tor traffic?
https://www.petsymposium.org/foci/2026/foci-2026-0014.php
* Internet shutdown measurement gaps