Science Dec 21 Conservation groups try to save tiny deer in the Florida Keys from a warming planet By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin
Science Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. William Brangham reports about how one of the most ubiquitous species in North America contracted COVID, and what that means for the future of… By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin
Health May 06 Safety concerns mount over neonicotinoid pesticides in unexpected places As scientists discover neonicotinoid pesticides in unexpected locations and associated with health problems, a growing body of research challenges the assumption these are safer and less likely to spread than other types of pesticide. By Jim Daley, Scientific American
Nation Feb 12 Watch 6:02 Deer hunters help combat food insecurity in Iowa An Iowa program aims to fix two problems: food insecurity and deer overpopulation. Dubbed Help Us Stop Hunger, Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources has leveraged Iowa’s popular deer hunting industry into more than 10 million meals for the needy. Special… By PBS News Hour
Science Apr 05 Watch 9:46 Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple Ticks are by far the biggest disease vector in the U.S., and Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the northern hemisphere, causing neurological problems and even permanent cognitive and sensory impairment if not treated. Science correspondent Miles… By Miles O'Brien
Sep 24 Deer prove dangerous to airports and pilots By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Long the bane of gardeners and unwary motorists, soaring deer populations are also nuisances for airports and threats to pilots, especially at this time of year, according to aviation and wildlife experts. Continue reading