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What are mink strains and why are they important?

[ad_1] To prevent human contagion, the government ordered the slaughter of the entire 17 million mink population in Denmark, one of the world’s largest mink fur producers. Here is what is known about the Danish strain: Denmark has identified five variants of the virus that come from mink, but only …

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MagSafe is great, but is it worth the trade-offs?

[ad_1] Many people feel that the most exciting new technology in the iPhone 12 is the new MagSafe charging and accessory system, but early experiences are revealing some annoying drawbacks. But first, let’s clarify exactly what MagSafe is. How MagSafe works (new) Most TidBITS readers look back fondly on Apple’s …

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