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A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near Detroit- Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health risk
- Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- Where does the Grand Canyon's water really come from? Scientists explore hidden cavesResearchers are mapping the Grand Canyon's hidden cave systems to understand how Roaring Springs, a vital water source, functions. This pro...03 Jun, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
- What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...11 May, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
- Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...08 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Amid Indore water contamination deaths, over 200 birds, including parrots and doves, were found dead in Khargone due to poisoningOver 200 birds, including parrots and pigeons, were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, with preliminary findings suggesting ...02 Jan, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Why are California’s wild pigs turning blue inside? and what it means for the pork on your plateCalifornia hunters found wild pigs with blue flesh. Officials traced it to rodent poison. The poison, diphacinone, is dangerous to animals ...17 Aug, 2025, 07.19 AM IST
- Slow poison: 80% of New Delhi’s tap water has plastic toxinsBeirut was marginally behind at 93% followed by India at 82%. European nations, including UK, Germany and France, had the lowest contaminat...16 Oct, 2017, 11.31 AM IST
- US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets that sprout plants to reduce ammo debrisSpent shells litter US Army training facilities around the world as there is no efficient way to clean them up. The shells, which contain m...12 Jan, 2017, 07.59 PM IST
- US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets that sprout plantsThe US Army is planning to use biodegradable bullets loaded with special seeds that sprout into plants which can eliminate ammunition debri...12 Jan, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
- Lions too have dental problemsThere are studies galore on man-animal conflict, but this one maps the common suffering of humans and lions.07 Oct, 2014, 03.47 AM IST
- Butterflies feeding on leaves with Fukushima radiation dying earlier: StudyLeaves collected one year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster from surrounding regions had sufficient radioactive toxins on them to cause ...23 Sep, 2014, 12.47 PM IST
- 15 rare Indian bisons die in Thai wildlife parkAt least 15 rare gaurs or Indian bisons have mysteriously died in Thailand's Kui Buri National Park in the past few days, leaving wildlife ...25 Dec, 2013, 06.53 PM IST
- Drought kills jumbos in Veerappan countryAccording to data provided by the state forest department under an RTI application, at least 107 elephants have been found dead in this san...16 Jun, 2013, 02.52 AM IST
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