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In 2025, Harvard University developed a chemical coating for insecticide-treated bed nets that blocks malaria parasites inside mosquitoes instead of killing the insects. It produced a breakthrough that could fight malaria without increasing insecticide resistanceScientists have discovered novel compounds that prevent the transmission of malaria parasites in mosquitoes. These innovative chemicals can...- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
- Why do hotel room windows rarely open fully? Here’s the real reasonHave you ever wondered why some hotel windows open only a few centimetres? The feature becomes even more noticeable in rooms several floors...
- In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-controlScientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to...
- Arabic proverb of the day: 'A mosquito can make the lion...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on humility, persistence, vulnerability, humility, small beginnings and big impactArabic proverb of the day: ‘A mosquito can make the lion’s eye bleed’ teaches that size does not decide power or impact. A small person, pr...
- Godrej Consumer shares slide 4% after Q1 margin falls amid commodity inflation; Rs 5/share dividend declaredGodrej Consumer Products shares fell 4.3% after the FMCG major reported its June quarter results. Consolidated net profit rose 12% year-on-...
- China deploys 'robot employees' in Beijing to patrol city parks, curb inappropriate behaviourBeijing has deployed seventy-two robot employees in its municipal parks this summer. These robots perform cleaning, patrolling, and visitor...
- Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus cases riseA national team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan to aid the ongoing Chandipura virus disease outbreak. Experts are investigating the ...
- Japan's Takeda bets on dengue vax to reshape India playbookTakeda Pharmaceutical's new dengue vaccine Qdenga received approval in India. The vaccine is expected to launch commercially in early 2027....
- Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government actionGujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units r...
- America's only pesticide-free rice farm? 250,000 bats replace pesticides at this California rice farm every single nightBats protect rice farm: Every night, approximately 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from the Yolo Causeway bridge, playing a cr...
- TikTok creator dubbed the internet's 'Dexter of mosquitoes' after bizarre insect experiments end in a growing 'graveyard notebook'A TikTok creator named Fatsocat documents unusual mosquito experiments for followers. He captures live mosquitoes and subjects them to vari...
- Gujarat reports 35 Chandipura Virus cases, 22 deaths: Health Minister Praful PansheriyaGujarat has confirmed 35 Chandipura virus cases out of 184 people tested, with 22 deaths reported so far, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya...
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...
- In 1922, California introduced mosquitofish to eat mosquito larvae; within four years, they were in 30 counties and were later linked to native-species declinesIn 1922, California introduced mosquitofish in hopes of controlling mosquito populations. Although they were initially viewed as a solution...
- FSSAI suspends Kolkata bakery major Switz Foods' licence over unhygienic manufacturing, pest infestationIndia's food regulator has suspended Switz Foods' manufacturing licence. Serious non-compliances were found during a recent unit inspection...
- Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...
- Brazilian ecologist who migrated to the US in 1976 discovered why mosquitoes love human bloodMosquito attraction to human study: Walter Leal discovered nonanal, a compound humans and birds produce. This natural chemical proves irres...
- 10,000-year-old disease that haunted Greeks and Chinese, weakened Civil War soldiers and caused 5% of 20th century deaths may finally have a weakness; Indian researchers find breakthroughScientists from India and Britain have identified a protein called Ark1 that acts as a control switch in the malaria parasite's cell divisi...
- Famous African proverb of the day: 'If you ever thought you were too small to make a difference, you’ve never shared a...' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, self-growth, leadership, resilience, courage, perseverance, and how minor actions can drive massive change by the ancient wisdom traditionToday's African Proverb of the Day offers a powerful life lesson in the simplest way. This timeless African wisdom proves that real impact ...
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