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The Fall and Rise of Screwworm

from Construction Physics [alt+shift+b] in technology

Every spring, as sure as the seasons, and for generations unknown, screwworms began their annual march northward from their overwintering sanctuaries in Mexico and South Texas.
3rd Jul 2026

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