Food Bacterial Contamination from Kitchen Surfaces

Food can get contaminated by bacteria. Photo by Cesarharada.

Food cross-contamination causes many people to get sick or die from food poisoning yearly. A new study raises questions about wet and dry kitchen surfaces.

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Can a Mosquito Kill a Killer Whale? Yes, Says New Case Report

Little mosquitoes cause a big problem for orcas. Image by the US Department of Agriculture

Mosquitoes are tiny, but they’re a big problem for captive marine mammals – these little bugs have been the cause of death for at least two orcas.

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Drought and Wind Fueling the 2013 California Wildfires

A satellite photo shows the extent of the Summit Fire. Photo: NASA / CC by 2.0

The 2013 California wildfire season is off to a challenging start, with the Summit, Panther, and Camarillo Springs Fire burning thousands of acres.

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What’s Bugging the Bees: Are Pesticides and High Fructose Corn Syrup to Blame?

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Bee populations are declining. Could a lack of resistance to toxins in pesticides due to poor nutrition provided by high fructose corn syrup be the problem?

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Sarcocystis neurona: A Parasitic Threat to Kentucky Derby Hopefuls

Image courtesy of 2012 Kentucky Derby Winner "I'll Have Another." Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office CC BY-SA 2.0

Will an obscure parasite affect any of this year’s Kentucky Derby racehorses? Infected possums pose a risk to all horses, but particularly those that race.

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