reproducing

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The idea is that when sterile flies are released into targeted areas, they wold mate with wild screwworm flies and prevent them from reproducing.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

That is because Mythos excels at reproducing previously documented attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

An alpha female and male live with relatives who are discouraged—sometimes harshly—from reproducing themselves.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The achievement did not stop at reproducing the fabric's appearance.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

The idea is that in any population of self- reproducing organisms, there will be variations in the genetic material and upbringing that different individuals have.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking