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New study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread

A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission—between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon.

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Outsourcing conservation in Africa: NGO management reduces poaching and boosts tourism, but raises risks for civilians
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New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano's role in 2023–24 global warm-up
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Physicists introduce method for mechanical detection of individual nuclear decays
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Twisted carbon nanotubes could achieve significantly better energy storage than advanced lithium-ion batteries
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New self-powered electrostatic tweezer enhances object manipulation and microfluidics
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Team develops novel hybrid scheme for compressible flow computations
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Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

A new study shows that a native potato species was brought to southern Utah by Indigenous people in the distant past, making it a candidate for the only culturally significant plant species to have been domesticated in the ...

New model explains precise timing of viral cell bursting

New research from Rice University scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these ...

Ginseng's full genome sequenced

Ginseng's role in traditional medicine is underscored by its complex genetic structure due to its allotetraploid nature. A recent study delves into this complexity, revealing key evolutionary insights into its subgenomes ...