Stories by Jonathan Lambert

Jonathan Lambert

Correspondent, Science Desk

A plan to get lifesaving food to hungry kids was working well -- until it wasn't
By Jonathan Lambert

A plan to get lifesaving food to hungry kids was working well -- until it wasn't

Jonathan Lambert, Rolando Arrieta | Jun 13, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC
Through an innovative program, parents in Senegal had easy access to a therapeutic food that's a boon for malnourished kids. Now there are shortages. Health specialists say U.S. aid cuts are to blame.
Preserving pollinators is good for health -- and income
Preserving pollinators is good for health -- and income
Pollinators have economic and health benefits, but those benefits have been difficult to quantify. A new study puts some numbers to how important pollinators are for both nutrition and income.
Jonathan Lambert | May 6, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
Jonathan Lambert | Apr 9, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
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