Call for coronavirus screening at mink farms
Surveillance of farmed mink for coronavirus should be mandatory, says a top scientist.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~3 min
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Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid
Denmark's mass mink cull after a coronavirus outbreak at farms leaves the industry in the spotlight.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~7 min
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How do geese know how to fly south for the winter?
Geese honk loudly and point their bills toward the sky when they're ready to start the migration. Here's how they know it's time, how they navigate and how they conserve energy on the grueling trip.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
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Mutated strain of coronavirus 'can jump back and forth'
A new coronavirus strain could potentially leap to other animals, such as mice and voles, says expert.
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~5 min
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Coronavirus: Denmark shaken by cull of millions of mink
Why the "Cluster 5" coronavirus mutation in fur farms has led to a nationwide cull and a political outcry.
Nov. 11, 2020 • ~7 min
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Coronavirus and mink: What are the implications?
A mutation in coronavirus triggers alarm but scientists urge caution as more information is needed.
Nov. 6, 2020 • ~4 min
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How we discovered three new species of penguin in the Southern Ocean
The discovery that gentoo penguins are actually four distinct species has important implications for their conservation.
Nov. 5, 2020 • ~6 min
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Why it takes guts to protect the brain against infection
The brain is uniquely protected against invading bacteria and viruses, but its defence mechanism has long remained a mystery. Now, a study in mice, confirmed
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~5 min
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