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Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
The one country on Earth with no mosquitoes has finally lost that titleIceland mosquito discovery: Iceland's long-held status as a mosquito-free nation has ended with the discovery of three Culiseta annulata mo...
For the first time in history, mosquitoes spotted in frozen IcelandFor the first time in history, mosquitoes have been observed in Iceland, indicating a significant ecological transition. The Natural Scienc...
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time in history. Now only one place on earth remains mosquito-freeFor the first time, mosquitoes have been discovered living outdoors in Iceland, with three specimens of the cold-tolerant Culiseta annulata...
Las Vegas, famous for casinos and nightlife, is now swarming with mosquitoes — here are the grave consequences Sin City facesLas Vegas is experiencing a significant increase in mosquitoes, including those species capable of spreading West Nile virus and dengue. Ur...
Why do mosquitoes bite you more than your friends? Science reveals the surprising skin chemistry behind itWondering why mosquitoes always bite you more than your friends? A study reveals it's due to carboxylic acids your skin emits. These acids ...
Mosquitoes in the UK now carry a dangerous virus, here’s how to stay safe this summerIn a first, West Nile virus is found in UK mosquitoes. The UK Health Security Agency made the announcement. Aedes vexans mosquitoes in Nott...
Karnataka govt notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'The Karnataka government has declared dengue as an epidemic disease and introduced regulations to curb its spread. Penalties have been set ...
Don't panic, says Karnataka govt as Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapura distThe Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory in response to the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito species in Chikkaballap...
Zika virus detected in mosquito species in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura districtHealth awareness is being created; people have been made to understand the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in and around ...
What is the Difference between Zika Virus, Dengue, Chikungunya? Know symptomsZika virus, dengue and chikungunya are spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
Zika virus cases in Rajasthan rise to 55Fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out in the Shastri Nagar area to prevent the spread of the virus.
Where are we faltering when it comes to countering deadly dengueThe mosquito-borne disease can be controlled only by the participation of the community as a whole, not just by an individual or a group.
New way to trap, kill mosquito eggs may help fight ZikaThe study conducted in Guatemala, documented a cheap, easy system to reduce virus-carrying Aedes genus mosquitoes by capturing and destroyi...
Rains may lead to spurt in dengue cases in DelhiAedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the dengue virus to humans, breeds in clean water and the showers might lead to water accumulation.
Microsoft's drones to catch mosquitoes and help stop epidemicsProject Premonition, launched by American tech company Microsoft, is developing a system that aims to detect infectious disease outbreaks b...
Third Eye: Enforcement Directorate getting ready for its May dayThe group is an informal network of FIUs set up for stimulation of international co-operation on financial crimes where FIUIndia is also on...