Articles by

Tina Hesman Saey

Genetic analyses of the bird flu virus unveil its evolution and potential

A flurry of reports about the genetics of the bird flu currently infecting U.S. cattle are offering...

Traces of bird flu are showing up in cow milk. Here’s what to know

News that bird flu has been spreading between cows for months and that fragments of the virus...

A vaccine for bees has an unexpected effect

WASHINGTON — The first vaccine designed for insects may make honeybees healthier overall. Honeybee hives vaccinated against...

During a total solar eclipse, some colors really pop. Here’s why

During a total solar eclipse, people may see some strange things. Sure, there’s the main event happening...

Here’s why some pigeons do backflips

Atoosa Samani started learning about pigeon genetics at a young age. She grew up surrounded by pet...

The desert planet in ‘Dune’ is plausible, according to science

Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel Dune has been praised for its worldbuilding. Herbert created complex societies, religions...

Ancient viruses helped speedy nerves evolve

Ancient viruses have really gotten on our nerves, but in the best of ways. One particular retrovirus...

Newfound immune cells are responsible for long-lasting allergies

Allergy sufferers may one day be able to erase the source of their congestion, itchy skin and...