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Why tech giant Google is planning to release 32,00,00,000 mosquitoes in the USGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, plans to release 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims...
Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
Why Are There Almost No Mosquitoes at Disney World? The Science Behind ItWalt Disney World employs a sophisticated environmental engineering strategy to combat mosquitoes, focusing on preventing breeding by manag...
Chikungunya in New York: Who are facing face higher risk? Latest updates hereChikungunya in New York: Newborns, seniors over 65, and people with chronic illnesses face higher risk of severe symptoms, the New York Hea...
'No water, mosquitoes like elephants': Alligator Alcatraz's detainees detail horrifying inhumane conditionsDetainees at the Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' have detailed the horrifying inhumane conditions they have to tolerate at the detention cen...
Pest outbreak alert in US: Is your area the next hotspot for disease-carrying bugs?Unusual weather patterns across the US are leading to a rise in disease-carrying pests. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has...
Sloth Fever Outbreak: What you need to know about the deadly virus spreading in US & EuropeFlorida has reported its first-ever cases of 'sloth fever', caused by the Oropouche virus, which is primarily spread by small flies and mos...
Mosquito fighter drone in South Florida: Here's what we know about this latest device to keep insects at bayWetlands and conservational areas in Broward County are being extensive sprayed for eradicating mosquitoes, using a drone. According to rep...
Why is US experiencing a dengue outbreak? Is climate change to be blamed? Details hereThe US and other countries in the region are experiencing an outbreak of dengue. This has largely been attributed to climate change and it ...
Climate change makes rare diseases in US more common, how are they linked?The highest temperatures in the US were recorded in Texas and Florida and malaria was also detected in these states. Is there any relation ...
Mosquito cases surge in Florida: Researcher notes tips to avoid 'mosquito-borne illnesses'Mosquito-borne illnesses have taken a surge lately, as per latest report. To counter these mishaps, here are some advices one may take into...
CDC issues health alert on Malaria after cases reported in Texas and FloridaAfter five cases of spread of malaria by mosquitos were reported in two months in Texas and Florida, the CDC issued warning.
US issues alert after first local malaria spread in 20 yearsFour malaria cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both Texas and Florida...
To knock out a mocking mosquito: What Florida thinks today, India can swat tomorrowAmerica is releasing mosquitoes to disarm mosquitoes.
Eliminating a species of mosquitoes that cause dengue is possible, but regulations come its wayDespite a decade, GBIT took long to get an approval for field trial in India given the government’s overtly cautious approach with GM techn...
Potential Zika risk estimated for 50 US cities: StudyKey factors that can combine to produce a Zika virus outbreak are expected to be present in 50 US cities during peak summer months, a new s...
Clip-on device may help protect against Zika virus: StudyThe device repels mosquitoes by releasing a vapour form of insecticide through a battery-powered fan, forming an insecticide "cloud".
Genetically modified mosquito could help fight ZikaGenetically modified mosquitoes that would help fight the Zika virus are getting attention from US regulators as health officials raise ala...
Can creating genetically engineered mosquitoes could save millions of lives?Google's Linus Upson wants to 'start a biology project involving genetically engineered mosquitoes that would help wipe out other mosquitoe...