I’ve spent 50 years studying one seabird colony fight its way back from near extinction – now it faces new threats
Studying a guillemot colony for 50 years has provided unique insights into how climate change and oil spills affect seabird populations.
July 31, 2023 • ~7 min
Bird flu: UK is seeing its largest ever outbreak – which may prove particularly deadly for wild birds
The UK government has set up a special task force to investigate.
Nov. 22, 2022 • ~7 min
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.
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.
April 7, 2022 • ~8 min
Charting changes in a pathogen's genome yields clues about its past and hints about its future
After a nose swab tests positive for a virus or bacteria, scientists can use the sample’s genetic sequence to figure out where and when the pathogen emerged and how fast it’s changing.
Dec. 1, 2021 • ~10 min
The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs – and mice and ferrets – to detect disease
Scientists are experimenting with using dogs to sniff out people infected with COVID-19. But dogs aren't the only animals with a nose for disease.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
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