Amy Quinton
News/Media Relations for @UCDavis.bsky.social. Writer covering food/ag, science & animals. Creator & Host of @Unfoldpodcast.bsky.social Former CapRadio, NHPR environment reporter & heard on @npr.org
- Reposted by Amy QuintonHoliday treats don’t have to mean guilt. UC Davis nutrition expert Debbie Fetter shares tips for enjoying festive foods mindfully so you can savor seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie without the stress. ucdav.is/4oWkAR5
- Reposted by Amy QuintonAs real journalists scramble and trusted news outlets wither, I just read ~ a dozen "news clips" by fake authors using made-up sources. I wouldn't have known, except they quoted nonexistent scientists from the very real institution I work for. Be careful what you read. Support real journalism.
- Reposted by Amy QuintonWill wine be on your holiday table this season? 🍷🍇 The reasons behind a drop in wine consumption may surprise you. Our latest episode explores the complexity with @ucdavis.bsky.social experts. Out now 🎤 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonWhen I came off the mountain, I had a phone full of garbled audio file interviews and notes that @amymquinton.bsky.social magically transformed into this episode of @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social. Pure wizardry, I tell you! Give it a listen.
- What's it like to trek to the highest peaks in search of high-altitude pines? And the bigger question - why would you do it? Co-host @katkerlin.bsky.social will tell you about the trip & what it says about #climatechange Our latest episode out now🎤 🎧 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonWhat's it like to trek to the highest peaks in search of high-altitude pines? And the bigger question - why would you do it? Co-host @katkerlin.bsky.social will tell you about the trip & what it says about #climatechange Our latest episode out now🎤 🎧 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonCabernet sauvignon was born 400 years ago from a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. Today it’s the world’s most-planted wine grape - and a UC Davis study shows it still retains a molecular memory of its origins. ucdav.is/4r4Q1do
- What if we could reprogram a cow's gut so it burps way less methane?🐮👏 @ucdavis.bsky.social & @innovativegenomics.bsky.social scientists found which microbes might help reduce methane w/o harming the cow. Boost that microbe & cows could become naturally cleaner for the climate! bit.ly/4oGv5YE 🧪
- Reposted by Amy QuintonCalifornia Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy: Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonLychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives #FromLabsToLives
- A legend at @npr.org has died. So sad. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1...
- Cooper, a boxer mix, nearly died from valley fever. UC Davis veterinarians saved him — and his story shows how pets and people are caught in the same fight against a hidden fungus. 🎧 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... & @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social
- Study from UCSF and @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social shows a new drug helped cats with oral cancer. It could help humans too.🐱 www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonThe poultry barn at your county fair? Silent this year. What the cluck? Find out why. And how 4-H kids are keeping their poultry science skills sharp despite a ban. 🎧 Our latest episode out now. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... Read more from @ucanr.edu ucanr.edu/blog/green-b...
- Finally! 🍷 www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/uc...
- Very cool video on dog communication featuring @ucsandiego.bsky.social prof Professor Federico Rossano. A must-watch for any dog lover. #dogs youtu.be/cTnVSJ8V4wk?... via @YouTube
- Reposted by Amy QuintonFast-growing vines like cat's claw can beautify an urban environment, but it's hard to find plants that thrive in urban environments, says UC Davis plant scientist Alessandro Ossola. Such as, for example, the soundwall of LA's 110 freeway @laist.com laist.com/brief/news/l...
- Learn from @ucdavis.bsky.social food chemists about prevalence of food dyes in ultra-processed foods from new @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode out today! Read background here. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/wh... 🍦🍪🍬 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... 🧪
- Had yet another enjoyable experience with @katkerlin.bsky.social as we hosted this @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode on the science of processed & ultra-processed foods! Listen now! 🧪
- Chances are you eat processed or ultra-processed foods. Most of us do. Our latest episode goes beyond the ingredient list to explore the science & political debate behind what we eat. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... Join @ucdavis.bsky.social experts as we unfold the issue. 🎧🧪
- Reposted by Amy QuintonA professor's casual hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree. @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
- Both dogs and humans get valley fever, a fungal disease that's spreading with climate change. New @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social study finds dogs could help us predict human spread of the disease. www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/... 🧪
- Reposted by Amy QuintonThe first comprehensive map of gene regulation in chickens has been created by an international team led by UC Davis. The map could help breeders find traits for resistance to H5N1 influenza www.ucdavis.edu/blog/map-gen...
- Type "New Hampshire Square Tree" into Google & its #ArtificialIntelligence says square trees are real and grow in NH. In fact it was an April Fool's joke story I did from long ago at @nhpr.bsky.social w/ NH Forest Society. Listen to "real" story here. www.nhpr.org/nhpr-blogs/2...
- In a nutty development, UC Davis scientists have cracked the genetic code of the pistachio. It could provide consumers a more nutritious, sustainable nut. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/cr... 🧪
- Journalists looking for avian flu experts, please check out our extensive list @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
- I got to tag along with researchers as they test EV chargers across California. Don't miss our latest @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode.
- Finding reliable public charging has become the top concern for EV drivers. UC Davis research suggests nearly 30% of charge attempts fail. Find out why. 🎧 Join @amymquinton.bsky.social and @katkerlin.bsky.social in our latest episode. Out now! www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...
- Don't want your #cats to get sick (and die) from bird flu? Then feed them conventional cat food like kibble - not raw, uncooked food or raw milk say @ucdavisvetmed experts via @npr.org 🙀 www.npr.org/sections/sho...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonHow bad has the bird flu outbreak been for the American egg supply in recent months? USDA's APHIS figures now tally more than 20 million birds killed last quarter at commercial table egg layers, most to date since outbreak began in 2022 www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...
- New UC Davis study finds state policies across the U.S. aren't enough to hit the federal target to reduce food waste by half by 2030. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/st...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonThe lack of severe infections among US #H5N1 #birdflu cases up till now may have created the notion among some people that the virus has become harmless. The death of a person in Louisiana is a reminder that that is not a safe bet. www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/b...
- Beautiful sunrise over LA this week. Sometimes it’s worth it to get up early.😀
- UC Davis experts say CA dairy farmers have taken precautions to protect their cows from bird flu. "Some of them have just done everything right and they still got infected. It’s enough to make you want to throw up your hands." via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonIt needed to be said (and I'm hardly the first person to say any of this!!!) www.vox.com/future-perfe...
- Just when you thought ground squirrels were super cute little nut-eaters. Nope, they're carnivorous little creatures. New research from UC Davis. Read more and watch terrifying video. www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
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- Serving red wine this holiday season? Learn why some get red wine headaches even when consuming a small amount. via @us.theconversation.com to theconversation.com/why-does-red...
- My weekend grocery shopping brought back memories of the pandemic. No eggs on shelves. This time a result of avian flu.
- Reposted by Amy QuintonU.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change. (Via @npr.org):
- Reposted by Amy QuintonDead cats in LA County -- drank infected #H5N1 raw milk. Confirmatory tests underway. Per LA County public health
- New research from @ucdavis.bsky.social shows how farmworkers cut back hours or moved to different fields to try to avoid smoky skies from wildfires. #wildfires #environment #agriculture www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
- Pardon me boy, is that the dog that ate the two chews? #ACD #AustralianCattleDogs
- Reposted by Amy Quinton🎧 Listen to today's podcast! @susrust.bsky.social, @ucsfhealth.bsky.social's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong and large animal vet researcher Dr. Michael Payne spoke with @alexis-madrigal.bsky.social about the avian flu and what is being done to contain its spread. link.chtbl.com/eqeq-hT8
- If you want some "friendly microbes" have some yogurt or kimchi. Do not consume raw milk. UC Davis experts weigh in on topic. "Feeding raw milk to your family is always playing Russian Roulette with their health." via @mercurynews.com Read more at: www.sanluisobispo.com/living/artic...
- Grazing beef cattle burp more methane than feedlot or dairy cows because they eat more fiber. UC Davis researchers have found a way to help reduce their emissions. Just a bit of seaweed in their feed may provide more #climate-friendly cattle farming. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/fe...
- Reposted by Amy QuintonWe started putting together a Starter Pack for science podcasts & podcasters to help everyone find new shows and connect with old favorites. Reply or send us a message to be added or removed from the list! We're excited to see the science community growing on Bluesky! go.bsky.app/3TRnvZS #scicomm 🧪at://did:plc:jz732bjzw2ubekt3pwtmvhwo/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lbcvtb7hti2f
- Reposted by Amy QuintonIndeed, it's deeply disappointing to not see more #nature and #climate #books on the big lists. Thanks, @ferrisjabr.bsky.social for filling the gap.
- Reposted by Amy QuintonEver wondered what the San Francisco Bay sounds like beneath the water’s surface? The Wave Organ, a sound sculpture maintained by San Francisco’s Exploratorium, has 25 pipes that shoot down into the bay, creating a unique sonic experience.
- UC Davis experts help answer this burning question this time of year. Via @popsci.com www.popsci.com/science/why-...
- ICYMI, given I wasn’t posting until yesterday- and we have atmospheric river headed our way- interesting UC Davis study on potential groundwater contamination from extreme weather. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/ex...
- First official post to @bsky.app Here's what I did today. www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/... 🎧 Podcast and fun quiz on probiotic & prebiotic food! Test your knowledge!
