Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. This is the final episode of our three-part series on bird flu. (You can listen to episode one here and episode ...

Future pandemics will likely emerge from animals. Strengthening animal health systems, improving surveillance, and embedding ...

HHS Sec. RFK Jr. says Dr. Anthony Fauci is likely liable for the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for a nationwide ...

If we are serious about taking the necessary measures to prevent the next pandemic, we must learn from past failures and act decisively. This starts with better prioritising animal health for the ...

Biological risk consultants forecast the impacts and opportunities of epidemics.

Could a pleasant and enjoyable flight be the cause of a serious infection? Can airplanes be transporters of diseases? As you settle down in your seat, is a deadly infection already lurking amidst the ...

The University of Minnesota is stepping up efforts to identify biological threats that could trigger an epidemic, launching ...

Deadly viruses throughout history From the Ebola to COVID-19, diseases caused by viruses have killed humans throughout history. Viruses are much older than human beings, possibly even older than ...

A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to ...

In 2022, Shah was awarded an honorary doctoral degree by Colby College, where he currently holds a visiting professorship and ...

President Trump’s administration has slammed the brakes on development of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, which proved their lifesaving potential during the COVID-19 pandemic but have come under ...