Scientists always knew a deadly virus was going to jump from animals to humans: COVID was not the first time it has happened, ...

The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...

H5N1 avian influenza has long been a concerning virus. Since its discovery in 1996 in waterfowl, bird flu has occasionally caused isolated human cases that have quite often been fatal. The absolute ...

To access this episode early and ad-free, subscribe to BBC Podcast Premium on Apple Podcasts. The episode will be available for free with adverts on 10th July. Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ...

The extinct flightless pigeon has captured imaginations for over 400 years. Experts and artists are now revealing how much we ...