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Why Finland is vaccinating farmers against bird flu — but California isn't
What to know about the bird flu outbreak as concerns about cases grow.
This cute California squirrel hides a secret: It’s a vicious predator
Presumed to be vegetarians, ground squirrels also eat little voles.
Once cold and lonely, ‘snow management’ at Tahoe resorts goes high-tech with lasers
Snow-measuring LiDAR Is turning a tedious task into a skill-driven profession.
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Trump chooses controversial Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH
A leading critic of the federal response to the COVID pandemic, Bhattacharya promises reforms.
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Raw milk nearly killed her son. Now avian flu is bringing more attention to its risk.
The dairy behind flu-contaminated milk is linked to 7 previous recalls and at least 35 illnesses.
Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world’s speediest
"El Capitan" takes top spot in global supercomputer race, helping tackle daunting challenges in national security and science.
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Asymptomatic people may carry avian flu
As avian flu spreads in California dairies, new CDC study finds evidence of prior infection in people who felt healthy.
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Fed up with political text messages? How to stop the textapocalypse
Political experts explain why your phone has become a perpetually pinging nightmare -- and how to stop the madness.
Do I need a second dose of the new COVID-19 vaccine?
The CDC has just announced a second shot for elders and the immunocompromised people - but when's the best time?
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How big is too big? Sonoma's vote on farm size could spread to nation
A ballot initiative seeks to banish large poultry and dairy farms – and inspire similar efforts around the state and nation.