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In 1998, an insect no bigger than a grain of rice reached Florida on imported plants; the start of a chain of events tied to the state's orange harvest falling more than 90%- Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025
- In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technology
- In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
- Scientists discover a flower that secretly eats insects, and say there could be many more killer plantsA remarkable discovery has unveiled Saxifraga candelabrum as a genuine carnivorous plant species. Thriving in challenging alpine regions, i...07 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- What can a bar of soap actually do in your garden? Clever gardening hacks everyone should know and how they may help your plantsA humble bar of soap serves as an effective and budget-friendly solution for pest management in gardens. Its potent fragrance repels many n...07 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...06 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- Why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, worth over $200 billion, is raising Wagyu and Angus cattle on his Hawaii ranch and giving his cows macadamia nuts and beerMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg whose net worth is more than $200 billion has found a strange and hobby, feeding his cattle on his Hawaii ranch. H...05 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...05 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...05 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- 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 ...05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- 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...05 Aug, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
- In 2006, Arizona tried to eliminate a cotton pest by breeding billions more; planes flooded fields with sterile pink bollworm moths; by 2018, the US declared victoryThe elimination of the pink bollworm pest in the United States marks a significant achievement by scientists. By introducing billions of st...03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Japanese invasive beetle grubs are quietly killing lawns from below: Why skunks and moles may be your best friends to save your yardSkunks digging in yards are often searching for insect food sources. Japanese beetle grubs are a common culprit weakening grass from below....03 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...01 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Rare yellow flower unseen on California public land for 68 years resurfaces after cattle clear invasive weedsA rare yellow flower, unseen for 68 years, has reappeared on public land. Botanists discovered the caper-fruited Tropidocarpum in Californi...31 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- 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...29 Jul, 2026, 02.39 AM IST
- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Why donkeys in the UK are wearing pyjamas and 'don-gerees'. The surprising reason has nothing to do with fashionRescued donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary are wearing pyjama bottoms and "don-gerees" this summer. This creative solution protects their legs...23 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
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