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Weapons of mass infection

A new book imagines the chaos that could unfold if a biological weapon were released — either accidentally or on purpose. This episode was produced in…

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A new book imagines the chaos that could unfold if a biological weapon were released — either accidentally or on purpose. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and…

Published August 3, 2026 · 25:50

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