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'Secrets of the Penguins' will take penguin observations 'to another level,' executive producer James Cameron
By Ben Turner published
A three-part documentary on penguins' hidden lives will reveal a number of never-before-seen moments. Here's what executive producer James Cameron said about what to expect.

Bird flu could soon evolve to spread between humans. Here's how to slow its progress.
By Ron Barrett published
At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It's a sign that a pandemic may be on the horizon.

2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
A new report details the bird flu cases of two pet cats in Michigan whose owners work in the dairy industry. Earlier in the month, a data table from the report briefly appeared on the CDC website before being taken down.

2nd form of bird flu detected in US cows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A branch of the H5N1 bird flu family tree that hadn't previously been seen in cattle has now been detected in dairy cows.

US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
By Emily Cooke published
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.

1st deadly case of H5N1 bird flu reported in US
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The patient in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of bird flu has died, officials announced.

Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.

A disease unknown to science could spark the next pandemic. Are we prepared?
By Allen Cheng published
The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of disease.
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