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How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic

As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed

Sat Apr 27, 2024 04:32
Bowhead whales still harmed from whaling that ended a century ago

Commercial bowhead whaling ended in the early 20th century, but the industry’s lasting effects on the whales’ genetic diversity are leading to declines again

Sat Apr 27, 2024 00:21
5 extraordinary ideas about the mind and what it means to be conscious

To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads

Fri Apr 26, 2024 22:31
Rare mutation that causes short stature may shed light on ageing

The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease

Fri Apr 26, 2024 22:31
Alpacas are the only mammals known to directly inseminate the uterus

When alpacas mate, males deposit sperm directly into the uterus, a reproductive strategy not confirmed in any other mammals

Fri Apr 26, 2024 18:11
Asteroid that broke up over Berlin was fastest-spinning one ever seen

Before it shattered over Germany, the asteroid 2024 BX1 was clocked rotating once every 2.6 seconds – the fastest spin we have observed

Fri Apr 26, 2024 17:20

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