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Formerly Banned Bird Flu Studies Suggest Pandemic

Posted Thu May 3, 2012 11:41 AM ET | 0

The virus could potentially mutate and spread widely among people. Read more

Fast Food Is Less Salty Abroad

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:00 PM ET | 0

International comparisons show that fast foods don't have to contain so much salt. Read more

Do Birds Have Thumbs?

Posted Sun Sep 4, 2011 04:48 PM ET | 0

Biologists have been trying to fathom whether the innermost digit of a bird's three-pronged wing acts like a thumb or an index finger. Read more

How To Eat Well And Save The Planet Too

Posted Mon Jul 25, 2011 02:58 PM ET | 0

Pork, farm-raised salmon, chicken and turkey are all on a par when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, but pigs are in a category of their own when it comes to environmental impact. Read more

Which Foods Are Most Likely to Get You Sick?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

In light of the recent deadly outbreak of E. coli in Germany, find out which foods are the riskiest and why. Read more

Chickens Modified to Not Spread Bird Flu

Posted Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:38 AM ET | 0

These genetically modified birds can get bird flu, but can't pass it on to other chickens. Read more

Animals: Death Metal Rooster Explained [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Death Metal Rooster - a viral video on YouTube - shows a rooster screeching loudly for almost 30 seconds. James Williams found out how it's able to keep it up for as long as it does. Watch video

Your Wacky Turkey Day Traditions

Posted Tue Nov 9, 2010 12:17 PM ET | 0

We're asking readers to share their favorite, quirky, odd and just plain ol' traditional Thanksgiving traditions. Here's what YOU had to say about everything from how to cook a turkey to what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. Read more

Turkey Day Traditions

Posted Mon Nov 8, 2010 03:50 PM ET

You know that Thanksgiving includes turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but there's more to the story -- and the science-- behind the tradition. Isn't it time you learned more about one of the most beloved (and delicious!) holidays? Read more

How Does Salmonella Get Into Eggs?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Aug 27, 2010 08:22 AM ET | 0

With more than 2,000 people sickened from salmonella-tainted eggs, we find out just how the bacteria get inside. Read more

Salmonella Scare Sparks Massive Egg Recall

Posted Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:35 AM ET | 0

The recall includes some 380 million eggs, about 1 percent of total U.S. egg production. Read more

Computer Simulation Cracks Chicken-Egg Puzzle

Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 06:48 AM ET | 0

New computer technology cracks the age-old riddle, demonstrating how a protein kickstarts eggshell formation. Read more

LIFE in the News

Posted Mon Mar 22, 2010 07:45 AM ET

Catch up on the latest news about the animals in Discovery Channel's "LIFE" series. Read more

Chickens Have Sexual Identity Issuess

Posted Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:01 AM ET | 0

Birds that appear to be half-hen, half-rooster aren't quite as mixed up on the cellular level. Read more

Virus-Like Particles May Fast-Track Vaccines : Discovery News

Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET

Bacteria can now trace the outline of an image on an agar plate in a feat that shows how manipulating small organisms could lead to synthetic biological devices useful to technology and medicine. Read more