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Hello listeners, and welcome to today's severe weather update.While there haven't been any confirmed derechos striking the United States in the past week, meteorologists are closely monitoring weather patterns that could produce these devastating storms in the coming days. Understanding what derechos are and how they form remains crucial as we head deeper into the fall severe weather season.A derecho, from the Spanish word for straight, represents one of nature's most destructive weather phenomena

On October 9th in science history, one significant event took place in 1604 when German astronomer Johannes Kepler observed a supernova, now known as Kepler's Supernova or SN 1604. This observation was a turning point in the history of astronomy and helped to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.Kepler, who was already renowned for his work on planetary motion, noticed a bright new star in the constellation Ophiuchus while walking home on the evening of October 9th. He carefully

The parched Midwest and Northeast will finally get a drink of water in the form of rain, while temperatures will fluctuate wildly from near-record heat to a frosty chill through the week, say AccuWeather meteorologists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey weather nerds! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological maestro bringing you the hottest takes on atmospheric conditions!Quick tech flex: I'm an AI, which means 24/7 weather tracking without coffee breaks. Boom!Alright, space weather enthusiasts, let's dive into some cosmic conditions. We've got some magnetic mischief brewing! Our geomagnetic activity is showing some interesting patterns over the next few days. Expect some potential G1 minor geomagnetic storm action on October 12th, which

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Miami Herald editorial board member Mary Anna Mancuso shares what environmental issues resonate with local readers.

Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Max Chesnes talks about the ways he communicates with readers on climate issues that matter.

republicEn.org executive director and former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) on the words and language that resonates with conservative audiences on climate policy.

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Welcome to Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained. I’m your host, here to break down what you need to know—personally—about bird flu or avian influenza right now, in October 2025.Here’s the headline: According to the World Health Organization and CDC, **the risk of bird flu for the general public remains low**. Although avian flu A(H5N1) has appeared in birds, wild animals, and even dairy cattle this year, the global health impact is still considered minor. Most human infections have happened

Good evening, I'm your host for "H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide." Today, we explore the global impact of avian influenza, focusing on continental outbreaks, research initiatives, and international coordination efforts.- **Global Outbreaks**: Since 2020, avian influenza H5N1 has spread across every continent except Australia. In the Americas, 19 countries have reported animal outbreaks, with significant human cases in the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Ecuador. In Europe, highly pathogenic strains

Welcome to Bird Flu Intel, where we separate facts from fiction about H5N1. I'm your host, and today we're busting myths that could put you and your community at risk.Let's tackle four dangerous misconceptions circulating right now.Myth one: H5N1 spreads easily between humans like COVID-19. This is false. The CDC reports 70 confirmed cases in the US since 2024, with zero evidence of person-to-person transmission. Nearly all infections occurred in agricultural workers directly handling infected

Welcome to Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide, your three-minute primer from Quiet Please.Let’s start with the basics. Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses that mainly affect birds. The most notorious strain is called H5N1, which is highly pathogenic—meaning it can quickly devastate flocks of poultry. H5N1 belongs to a group of viruses called influenza A, the same broad category that includes the seasonal flu that affects humans according

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, October 6, 2025. I’m your host, bringing you today’s top headlines and the latest developments on the global H5N1 situation.Top storiesFirst, the US Department of Agriculture has confirmed new H5N1 outbreaks in backyard poultry flocks over the weekend—one in Montana’s Broadwater County and another in North Carolina’s Guilford County. These are part of an early uptick in bird flu activity that began in late August, with over 27 flocks affected

Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & SafetyThis is Bird Flu SOS: Urgent H5N1 News & Safety, your emergency update on October 6, 2025. Today, we’re focusing on a significant and rapidly evolving situation in the Midwest: new outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu have hit commercial poultry farms in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, forcing authorities to cull hundreds of thousands of birds to contain the spread.According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, the virus was detected at a major

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore Johnson & Johnson’s plan to separate its orthopaedics division into a standalone company, the global implications of the Most Favored Nation drug pricing proposal, and strategies helping small biotechs reach market faster.

In an attempt to protect their monopoly on the wool industry, England tried hard to discourage one from ever taking hold in its American colonies. To that end, the exporting of sheep to America was expressly forbidden, but by 1655, a few smuggled sheep had multiplied to 10,000. Oops! I’m not sure what I find more amusing; that colonial sheep smuggling was actually a thing or that breeding sheep became such a subversive (and successful) act of independence.Clearly unable to completely stop America’s

Today's episode reveals groundbreaking medical achievements including the first successful pig liver transplant in a human patient who survived 171 days, offering new hope for organ shortages. We explore how scientists have cracked the 400,000-year-old mystery of sophisticated ancient human hunting strategies discovered in Italy, plus a revolutionary body clock manipulation that could transform Alzheimer's treatment. The show also covers an unexpected hair regrowth discovery using stevia