In a event one involved college student claims "blew [his] mind," there actually is enough information to write about a system that kills mosquitoes with lasers, for a technical writing class.
It is quite marvelous. It can distinguish between male and female mosquitoes, and doesn't disintegrate your other favorite flying insects. Funded in part by Microsoft and Bill Gates, the system would be used to attempt to stop the spread of malaria by putting up a laser grid around towns to kill the female mosquitoes (the ones that bite humans).
In related news, someone has a PHD in Mosquitoes... A PHD in Mosquitoes? What the freaking crap. Is there a Annoying Insect department? What about a Masters in Silverfish? What are the prerequisites? B.S. in...? Well enough of that.
But seriously, there is nothing wrong with a degree like that. It's just surprising it exists.
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