Amy Quinton

@amymquinton.bsky.social

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

As 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.

When 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.

Unfold@unfoldpodcast.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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...

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...

Climbing to Extremes

Co-host Kat Kerlin trekked to the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada in search of Jeffrey pine trees. Learn what their presence reveals about our changing climate.

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Cabernet 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

A glass of red wine sits on a rustic wooden surface beside a wine bottle, red grapes, and a corkscrew. Text reads “Cabernet Sauvignon’s Long Memory Revealed.”

The 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...

Fowl News: Bird Flu Ruffles Feathers at the Fair

Bird flu has shut down poultry exhibitions at county fairs this year. That's upended life for 4-H members who normally compete. Is bird flu here to stay?

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