Google Plans to Release 32 Million Mosquito Army | Tiny Killers, Giant Experiment
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 04, 2026, 24:42 IST | Updated: Jun 04, 2026, 24:42 IST
Google-backed researchers are seeking approval to release up to 32 million sterile mosquitoes as part of an ambitious effort to combat disease-carrying mosquito populations. The project aims to curb the spread of illnesses such as dengue by reducing the number of mosquitoes capable of reproducing.
But how does the technology work, and could releasing millions of insects create unintended consequences for the environment? As regulators review the proposal, the debate over science, public health and human intervention in nature is intensifying.
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