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November 10th, 2026 at 5:00 AM

MIT-led team receives funding to develop next-generation alternatives to modern weed killers

With up to $53 million from ARPA-H, the researchers will use AI to generate safer herbicides that reduce dependence on imports and improve the security of the U.S. food supply.

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