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Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it works- The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wild
- Why the Black Mamba’s speed became one of Africa’s most feared wildlife stories
- Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- How Florida Opossums Withstand Deadly Venom Against All Odds: A Natural Mystery UncoveredFlorida opossums exhibit a remarkable ability to withstand venomous snake bites. Scientists have discovered that their blood contains facto...22 Mar, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Nigerian singer dies after snake bite despite visiting two health facilities; hospital denies antivenom shortageNigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene, a "rising star" from The Voice Nigeria, tragically died at 26 after a snakebite in her sleep. Despite ef...03 Feb, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Kerala declares snakebite a public health priority to improve tracking and treatmentKerala has declared snakebite envenomation a major public health issue. This move aims to improve data collection and treatment. The decisi...13 Oct, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
- Woman accuses in-laws of attempting to kill her using a snake over unmet dowry demandsIn Kanpur, a woman claims her husband and six others tried to murder her. The alleged motive was unmet dowry demands. The woman was locked ...22 Sep, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
- Dead snake can still bite and kill even hours after death, shocking study findsDoctors in Assam have documented the world's first cases of venom poisoning from dead cobras and kraits. As per the study, several cases we...29 Aug, 2025, 04.27 PM IST
- This fingernail-sized killer 100 times deadlier than a cobra is haunting Australian waters in the ‘off-season’Irukandji jellyfish, a venomous marine creature, poses a threat in Broome. A recent sting at Cable Beach raised concerns. University of Haw...09 Aug, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
- AI is being used to design custom proteins that help immune cells find and kill cancerScientists have harnessed artificial intelligence to engineer custom proteins, acting as a GPS for the immune system. These proteins guide ...25 Jul, 2025, 05.05 AM IST
- Madhuri Dixit's husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, finds Rani Mukerji's iconic snakebite scene 'pure cinema,' but ...Rani Mukerji's debut film, *Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat*, initially criticized, has found new life as an internet meme source. A scene depicting...17 May, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Man exposes himself to lethal snake venom 856 times; helps scientists develop world's 'most broadly effective' antidoteScientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom. This uses antibodies from Timothy Friede, who self-immunized against snake ven...03 May, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
- India tackles snakebite crisis: New action plan aims to halve deaths by 2030Snakebites pose a significant threat in India, which has the highest snakebite mortality rate globally. A 2020 study reported 1.2 million d...19 Oct, 2024, 10.41 PM IST
- Step closer to universal antibody solution: IISc team develops synthetic antibody that can neutralise deadly snakebite toxinScientists at the Scripps Research Institute and the Evolutionary Venomics Lab at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institut...22 Feb, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
- Eight years on, Australian woman's treatment for Redback Spider bite still in progress. Here’s whyA 28-year-old Australian woman was bit by a Redback Spider back in 2014. She is still undergoing treatment. Jenna Allen lives in Victoria, ...24 Aug, 2022, 02.33 PM IST
- Tale of two Kashmirs: While India implements new projects, PoK remains undevelopedThe PoK also remains an underdeveloped territory due to Islamabad's treatment of it as a centre of terrorism, whereas New Delhi with its po...22 Jun, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
- Salman Khan reveals the non-venomous snake bit him thrice, pictures from hospital go viralThe actor is back home and feeling better.27 Dec, 2021, 11.24 AM IST
- Navi Mumbai: Salman Khan bitten by snake at his Panvel farmhouse, out of dangerKhan was immediately rushed to MGM hospital in Kamothe by his bodyguards. The actor was immediately treated by the doctors in the casualty ...26 Dec, 2021, 06.23 PM IST
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