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How Chicken Tenders Conquered America

The breaded, fried tenderloin turns 50 this year. Yes, there was a time before it was sold in every cafeteria and airport.

By Pete Wells

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Is Bird Flu Spreading Widely to Farm Workers? A Small Study Offers Some Reassurance

Officials found no evidence of silent infections in 35 Michigan dairy workers, but experts noted that much more data was necessary.

By Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland

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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.

By Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes

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The Fight to Fend Off Bird Flu With Lasers and Inflatable Dancers

Some poultry growers are turning to innovative tactics to protect their flocks, deploying deterrents like drones, air horns, balloons and decoy predators.

By Linda Qiu

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