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Avian flu hits bird paradise of Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos National Park said Tuesday that it had detected its first cases of avian flu on the remote islands, home to unique bird species that helped inspire the theory of evolution......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 20th, 2023

Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted

As H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Avian flu detected in New York City wild birds

A small number of New York City wild birds carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a study published in the Journal of Virology,. The work highlights that the interface between animals and humans that may give rise to zoonotic infe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

iPad 10th Gen hits all-time low at $334, Studio Display $300 off, Apple Watch SE 2 from $160, much more

While just about everyone’s focus is on the new M4 Pro and M2 iPad Air models ahead of delivery tomorrow, Apple did slash the price on the entry-level 10th gen tablet and now it’s even lower than that – check out our M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10 feat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands

In the popular imagination, the Caribbean is paradise, an exotic place to escape to. But behind the images of balmy beaches and lush hotel grounds lies a crisis, the likes of which its residents have never experienced......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Critically endangered bird at a greater risk of being taken for captivity than harmed through loss of habitat

Research by Royal Holloway, University of London and ZSL has found that a critically endangered bird's biggest threat is being taken from its habitat to be used as a caged bird for its beauty......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

How to visit Treasure Islands in Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing New Horizons is all about living that island life, but treasure islands are something special. This is how you can find these rare islands......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

What deadly Venus can tell us about life on other worlds

Even though Venus and Earth are so-called sister planets, they're as different as heaven and hell. Earth is a natural paradise where life has persevered under its azure skies despite multiple mass extinctions. On the other hand, Venus is a blistering.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Is it a bird or a dinosaur? Fossils from Teylers Museum in Netherlands secretly visit UK"s synchrotron

The feathered limbs, sharp teeth and claws of the oldest known bird-like dinosaurs, the Archaeopteryx have fascinated naturalists and paleontologists including Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin who propelled the species to fame especially following pu.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Famed Thai holiday isles suffer water shortages after heatwave

The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film "The Beach" are facing a severe water shortage following a blistering heatwave across Asia, a tourism official and locals said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (May 2024)

From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Bird flu is bad for poultry and dairy cows: It"s not a dire threat for most of us—yet

Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country. Tests have detected the virus among cattle in nine states, mainly in Texas and New Mexico, and most recently i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change

In the "sky islands" of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate jostle for space. One is the thick-tailed greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus), also known as a bushbaby, which is about the size of a larg.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Experts provide facts about avian influenza for dairy producers

While a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in dairy cattle in nine states—not including New York state—the commercial milk supply continues to be safe, according to a panel of Cornell, New York state and dairy ind.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

One of HBO’s biggest hits is back. Here’s why you need to stream 2024’s most addictive crime saga

A decade ago, HBO aired one of its biggest -- and most controversial -- shows ever. It now has a sequel that's already one of 2024's most addictive series......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

We still don’t understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

A genetic analysis and case report reveal new insights and big gaps in our knowledge. Enlarge / Holstein dairy cows in a freestall barn. (credit: Getty | ) The US Department of Agriculture this week posted an unpublished.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

With little incentive for US farmers to test their cattle, and many undocumented laborers on dairy farms, the full scale of the outbreak is unclear......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

The best free movies on YouTube right now (May 2024)

YouTube offers free movies with ads for consumers to enjoy. The best movies in May 2024 include Almost Famous, Lady Bird, and Alien......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Long-awaited Chicago policy doesn"t do enough to protect migrating birds, advocates say

Annette Prince peered between glossy downtown buildings: "There's a bird in that grate.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

CDC, FDA, USDA answer big questions about the growing bird flu outbreak

Representatives with multiple agencies including the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration on May 1 discussed the latest news about bird flu in the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows

The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word that barn cats—half of them on one farm—had died suddenly......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024