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Understanding the Threat of Bird Flu

Russell L Thebaud — August 19, 2024 - 9:50am

Since 2022, a new, highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 influenza or “bird flu” has spread worldwide. In the US it has affected over a 100 million birds and for the first time, spread into dairy cows and a small, but growing, number of people. At ��ɫ��Ƶ, experts in One Health — an approach that considers the health of people, animals and the environment together — are on high alert.

Nothing but death

Dead silence met Marcela Uhart and her team when they arrived at the elephant seal colony at Punta Delgada, Patagonia on Oct. 10, 2023.

Flying High with the Black Phoebe Project

Malia Reiss — August 19, 2024 - 9:45am

Sage Madden holds a 2-inch baby bird in between the middle finger and thumb of her steady hand. Her other hand paints the bird’s tiny toenails blue — its identifying trait for the next few weeks. Red, white and purple are lined up for the next nestlings.

Studying Sacramento History with an Eye Toward Reparations

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 21, 2024 - 2:45am

A groundbreaking public history partnership examines past discrimination against the Black community.

California Drives Toward Electric Future

Russell L Thebaud — May 21, 2024 - 2:43am

California has ambitious plans for zero-emissions vehicles. ��ɫ��Ƶ experts weigh in on reaching those goals.

Winning Formula: Aggies Blend Baseball and Data Science

Russell L Thebaud — May 21, 2024 - 2:41am

This season, Major League Baseball fans can find three ��ɫ��Ƶ alumni in key leadership positions.

Family Ties

Jocelyn C Anderson — February 20, 2024 - 2:20am

At Boeger Winery, a close-knit family makes award-winning wines.

Furry Forensics

Russell L Thebaud — February 20, 2024 - 2:20am

��ɫ��Ƶ researchers are helping to develop methods to identify animal furs based on protein — and help enforce California's fur ban.

Alum Returns to Space

Jocelyn C Anderson — January 05, 2024 - 3:53am

Tracy C. Dyson, Ph.D. ’97, will travel to space for a third time in March.

Modern Policing

Cody Kitaura — December 04, 2023 - 1:35am

UC Davis Police Chief Joe Farrow talks about the evolution of the campus force.

A Supreme Success

Jocelyn C Anderson — October 26, 2023 - 7:30am

Associate Justice Kelli Evans, J.D. ’94, joined the highest court in California this year.