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Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu

A recent bird flu outbreak at a mink farm has reignited worries about the virus spreading more broadly to people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 18th, 2023

Ground nesting birds declining faster than any other bird species in Europe

Ground-nesting bird populations are more likely to be in decline than any other European bird species, warns new report......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Discover the Bird That Can Reach Heights of 30,000 Feet

Discover the Bird That Can Reach Heights of 30,000 Feet.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

The whip-poor-will has been an omen of death for centuries. What happened to this iconic bird of American horror?

In one of the most haunting scenes of Stephen King's 1975 novel "Salem's Lot," a gravedigger named Mike Ryerson races to bury the coffin of a local boy named Danny Glick. As night approaches, a troubling thought overtakes Mike: Danny has been buried.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Oriental hornets do not get sick or die when consuming very large amounts of alcohol, study shows

A team of behavioral ecologists, zoologists and crop protection specialists from Tel Aviv University reports that Oriental hornets have the highest-known tolerance to alcohol in the animal kingdom. In their study published in Proceedings of the Natio.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Tracks left by a bird-sized dinosaur suggest it used wings to run faster

A small international team of biologists, geologists and paleontologists has found evidence that a bird-sized dinosaur from the early Cretaceous used its wings to run faster. In their study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scie.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

CES Picks 2025 Awards - entries open now!

Enter now for early bird pricing for the 2025 CES Picks Awards......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

How to cancel your Fubo subscription

Despite having access to all the sports games you want, you're done with Fubo. No worries, here's how to cancel your Fubo subscription......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 20th, 2024

How to delete an Epic Games account

If you're sick of having an Epic Games account, or just want to make a new one for a fresh start, here's how to delete an Epic Games account on PC or mobile......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Masculinity worries linked to revenge, avoidance in workplace

To forgive is to move on and set a foundation for a brighter future. In the workplace, forgiveness makes for healthier and more effective workgroups, especially when co-worker transgressions are minor and the need for effective collaboration is essen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Birds Practice Singing in Their Sleep

New work listens in on bird dreams.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

New Nasal Vaccines Offer Stronger Protection from COVID, Flu, and More—No Needle Needed

Gentle nasal spray vaccines against COVID, the flu and RSV are coming. They may work better than shots in the arm.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Giving First Nations names to bird species is more complex and contentious than you might think

First Peoples' names for animals and plants undeniably enrich Australian culture. But to date, few names taken from a language of Australia's First Peoples have been widely applied to birds......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Geoffrey Hinton, soft-spoken godfather of AI

For a brief moment in spring last year, the bird-like features of bespectacled British-born researcher Geoffrey Hinton were poking out from TV screens across the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine

As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

These night vision binoculars make bird-watching cool again (now 64% off)

Save 64% on binoculars with a built-in camera and night vision for bird watching and more. Capture photos, videos, and see in the dark, all for $104.97. TL;DR: Save 64% on these binoculars for bird-watching with a built-in camera and night visi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Human cases of H5N1 confirmed in California amid rapid dairy spread

The CDC confirmed two new bird flu cases, bringing the human tally to 17. Two California dairy farm workers who had contact with H5N1-infected cows have contracted an H5 avian inf.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

As bird flu rages through California cows, possible human case identified

If the case is confirmed by the CDC, it will be the 16th linked to the dairy outbreak. A California dairy farm worker who had contact with H5N1-infected cows appears to have contr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals

The extinction of hundreds of bird species caused by humans over the last 130,000 years has led to substantial reductions in avian functional diversity—a measure of the range of different roles and functions that birds undertake within the environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine

Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Hurricane Helene shuts down North Carolina facilities crucial for microchip production

Facilities in North Carolina operated by two companies that mine a crucial mineral needed for semiconductor production remain down because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene, raising worries about potential long-term effects on microchip supply......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024