Scientists were slow to recognize that Covid spreads through the air. Some are now trying to get ahead of the bird flu. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has reported on pandemics since 2009 and is the ...
Now, Crescent Duck Farm is the only one left. It produced a million ducks a year, until two weeks ago, when bird flu shut the farm down. Corwin said, "I saw a flock one day that was great ...
A near complete skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird — a mallard duck-size creature related to the waterfowl that live by lakes and oceans today ...
The strain had previously been found only in birds and people. Most bird flu infections in dairy cattle in the US have been the B3.13 variant, or what’s become known as the “cattle clade.” ...
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds ...
“The truth is, our planet probably came very close to losing birds – and by extension, dinosaurs entirely – when that asteroid struck. So, I’m definitely glad they’re still around for us to appreciate ...
The risk to the public of catching the virus is “very low”, according to health officials and all people who have been infected in the UK have been in close contact with birds. Yet although ...
The federal government of United States is intensifying efforts to address the rising threat of bird flu in humans. With a spike in avian influenza cases this year, officials are focusing on ...
After a year of rising bird flu cases among people in the United States, researchers are keeping a watchful eye on the H5N1 virus to slow further spread. Since early 2024, the country has recorded ...
On January 16, NASA shared a photo of a redheaded sandhill crane on Instagram. The image showcased the bird's large brown eyes and slender neck against a backdrop of the iconic Vehicle Assembly ...
Who is Billie Eilish's 'Birds of a Feather' about? The stunning track is Billie's first proper love song. Now, 'Birds of a Feather' is here and it's Billie's most romantic song yet. What are ...