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Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks

New Scientist · Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

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