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...
03 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2025, 11.18 PM IST
'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...
09 Jul, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
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...
26 Feb, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
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...
27 Aug, 2024, 10.59 PM IST
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...
14 Jun, 2024, 06.50 PM IST
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 ...
29 May, 2024, 08.52 PM IST
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 ...
05 Sep, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
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...
13 Jul, 2023, 08.26 PM IST
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.
27 Jun, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2023, 04.10 PM IST
To knock out a mocking mosquito: What Florida thinks today, India can swat tomorrowAmerica is releasing mosquitoes to disarm mosquitoes.
29 Apr, 2021, 08.18 AM IST
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...
05 Dec, 2017, 04.40 PM IST
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...
17 Mar, 2016, 12.52 PM IST
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".
03 Feb, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
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...
01 Feb, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
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...
14 Aug, 2015, 01.03 PM IST