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In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles Darwin- American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a year
- In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaigns
- At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...03 Jun, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Bark piled against trunks can quietly shorten a tree’s life, experts warnGardeners are warned about a common landscaping mistake. Piling mulch high against tree trunks, called 'mulch volcanoes,' can damage trees....13 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...05 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- 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
- Pest control market to reach $3 billion by 2032, market still largely unorganised due to low entry barriersThe demand for pest control services in India has surged due to increased hygiene awareness post-pandemic, though the market remains unorga...28 Jan, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
- Government plans to restrict use of glyphosate herbicide“No person shall use glyphosate except through Pest Control Operators,” the draft notification read. The ministry has given 30 days for obj...09 Jul, 2020, 07.19 PM IST
- Rentokil Initial enters a joint venture with Pest Control IndiaThe Indian entity will be the largest provider of pest control services and products in India with combined annual revenues of Rs 450 crore.01 Mar, 2017, 09.30 AM IST
- Rentokil Initial forms a JV with Pest Control of IndiaRentokil Initial estimates that the professional pest control services market in India is worth approximately around Rs 1800 crore and grow...28 Feb, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
- IVFA partners former Godrej Consumer products executive to acquire pest control services firm ISS HicareIVFA has partnered with former Godrej Consumer products executive Arumugham Mahendran to acquire pest control services business ISS Hicare.30 Jan, 2014, 06.08 PM IST
- Government relaxes norms for onion importsAmid skyrocketing onion prices, the government today relaxed norms for import of onion by allowing fumigation of the kitchen staple in Indi...23 Oct, 2013, 08.23 PM IST
- US pest control firm sets up facilities in southUS-based pest-control product company Dutch & Habro International has set its foot in the Indian market by launching a range of products pl...12 Jul, 2009, 07.36 PM IST
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