Soumya Swaminathan was chief scientist of the World Health Organisation when Covid-19 struck. Having played a key role in coordinating WHO’s initiatives during the pandemic, she talks to Pushpa ...

As humans alter the planet’s climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth’s history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers ...

A Dec. 4 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows vaccine researcher Peter Hotez discussing the public health risks of several diseases on MSNBC. “HERE WE GO! Vaccine researcher Peter Hotez ...

When the virus that causes mpox jumped onto the international stage in 2022, countries around the world, including the United States, turned to vaccines targeting the closely related smallpox virus to ...

In 2003, Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus, also known as mimivirus, was the first giant virus to be described. It's larger than many bacteria, and was found in a water sample from a hospital cooling ...

If there is one time of year to break out the bug spray, it’s Labor Day weekend. “This is the prime time — the last week of August and the first week of September — when West Nile usually peaks ...

Viruses are everywhere. Some are lethal, others harmless. Humanity is currently in the throes of a pandemic caused by a virus. Prof Matilu Mwau, who has had 20 years’ experience as a virologist, ...

If you're feeling unwell this season, it may not be easy to tell exactly what is making you sick; multiple viruses are circulating in Michigan this winter, making vaccination and healthy habits ...

Viruses are abundant and diverse across Antarctic sea ice, surface waters, and deep ocean habitats, with many unique polar populations. They employ both lytic and lysogenic strategies, with community ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Analysis of bat kidneys in China found 20 new viruses, including two that are similar to known fatal illnesses that can infect ...

Although iPhones have robust security features, they are not entirely immune to threats. While they are generally safer from viruses and malware than Android devices, no device is completely ...