Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the early days of Covid-19.
Optical illusion personality test: The animal you see first reveals if you are analytical or intuitive
Optical illusion personality tests can reveal whether a person is analytical or intuitive based on the first animal they ...
‘We hear about more viruses now but it may be because of better detection’
Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO chief scientist, addresses concerns about respiratory infections in China, emphasizing ...
Texas officials say dead birds found in early January tested positive for bird flu
Texas officials on Wednesday confirmed several dead birds that were discovered earlier this month near Austin tested positive for bird flu.
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I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
Researchers trained rats to drive cars to study learning, anticipation, and joy. Enriched environments enhanced learning, while anticipation training improved cognitive and emotional resilience. The ...
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A quarter of the world’s freshwater animals are threatened with extinction, new research shows
New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with ...
A quarter of freshwater animals threatened with extinction, finds major new study
A lack of understanding can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. As the authors of the new study point out, ...
Optical illusion personality test: The animal you see first reveals if you are straightforward or too critical
Optical illusion personality tests, such as the one shared by Bright Side, use images to reveal hidden traits based on the ...
1,300 pounds of cat food recalled due to salmonella contamination
More than 1,000 pounds of cat food has been recalled due to salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) recently announced that Blue Ridge Beef was recalling 1,350 pounds of ...
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Poop is on the menu for a surprising number of animals
A new tally finds dozens of species giving food a second go-round, from babies boosting their microbiomes to adults seeking easier-to-access nutrition.
250+ charges filed against couple found in school bus filled with neglected, sexually abused animals
Some of the animals had been sexually abused and neglected when they were found in Adams County, police say, and some had be ...