Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys
Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one should approach wild animals that are appear ill.
Yuko Sato, Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University •
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Nov. 14, 2022 • ~10 min
Nov. 14, 2022 • ~10 min
Bird flu is killing millions of chickens and turkeys across the US
Bird flu is highly contagious in domestic flocks, and a major outbreak is underway in the US. A veterinary scientist explains what consumers need to know.
Yuko Sato, Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University •
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April 7, 2022 • ~8 min
April 7, 2022 • ~8 min
Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?
Deep-fried turkeys are delicious, but making one can be dangerous. The scientific reason for fiery Thanksgiving mishaps? A difference in the densities of ice, water and oil.
Kristine Nolin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond •
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Nov. 18, 2021 • ~6 min
Nov. 18, 2021 • ~6 min
More people eat frog legs than you think – and humans are harvesting frogs at unsustainable rates
Frogs are harvested as food by the millions every year. A new study shows that uncontrolled frog hunting could drive some populations to extinction by midcentury.
Kerim Çiçek, Associate Professor of Zoology, Ege University •
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June 12, 2020 • ~8 min
June 12, 2020 • ~8 min
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