Stories by

Jonathan Lambert

Correspondent, Science Desk

This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
The sheer number of cases and deaths are a sign that the outbreak might have been smoldering before the virus was identified.
Jonathan Lambert, Pien Huang | May 18, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
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