Satellite data reveal why migrating birds have a small window to spread bird flu ( Wiley-Blackwell ) In 2005 an outbreak of the H5N1 "bird flu" virus in South East Asia led to widespread fear with predictions that the intercontinental migration of wild birds could lead to global pandemic. Such fears were never realized, and now research published in the British Ecological Society's Journal of Applied Ecology reveals why the global spread of bird flu by direct migration of ... [News Source]

Dead pigeons, boa constrictor among top weird finds at UK airports London, Sep 3 : Dead pigeons, pet boa constrictor—these are some of the animals people have tried to smuggle into the UK, according to reports. [News Source]

St. Jude investigators work to improve survival rates for childhood cancer Survival rates overall for childhood cancer are almost 80 percent—a marked advance against a disease that was curable in only a small fraction of children 50 years ago. However, despite progress, pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death due to disease among U.S. children older than 1 year of age. [News Source]

Some of the strangest finds in luggage are revealed UK Border Agency publishes a list of its weirdest finds following the discovery of a briefcase full of dead pigeons at Gatwick Airport. [News Source]

Issues for dairy farmers in 20 years time What will be the issues for dairy farmers in 20 years time? Speech by Conor English, Federated Farmers Chief Executive, to the New Zealand Institute of Agriculture and Horticultural Science. [News Source]