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How Worried Should You Be About Bird Flu?
An interview with Dr. John Swartzberg denotes that bird flu continues to spread in the U.S. and around the world, raising concerns about its evolution and potential risks to human health.
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Balancing Action and Acceptance Amidst Rapid Environmental Change
Berkeley researchers examined efforts to manage the European green crab, an invasive marine species that has spread to every continent except Antarctica.
January 31, 2025
Life Cycles of Some Insects Adapt Well to a Changing Climate
New research shows grasshoppers that overwinter as juveniles have a head start on those that emerge in the spring.