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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- From flowers that smell rotten to trees with red 'blood': 7 strange plants you won’t believe exist on Earth
- Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
- Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...06 Jun, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
- Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.30 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Sweets, swans, and prejudices against foreignersLeftover sweets from festivals are a common issue. A story from the 1950s highlights a diplomat's wife feeding mithai to swans in Geneva. M...02 Nov, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
- Mexico confirms new screwworm case in northern border state Nuevo LeonMexico's agriculture ministry confirmed a new screwworm case in Nuevo Leon, originating from southern Mexico. The infested calf was treated...07 Oct, 2025, 06.57 AM IST
- Neanderthals’ meat-only diet should have killed them; scientists finally reveal how maggot menu kept them aliveNew research suggests Neanderthals may have supplemented their meat-heavy diets with maggots and fermented animal foods. Chemical signature...09 Sep, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworm detected in US patient after Central America outbreakUS health officials have confirmed a human case of the deadly cattle screwworm parasite, linked to the recent outbreak in Central America. ...26 Aug, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
- Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworm in the US: What you need to knowA rare case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in a Maryland resident after traveling from Guatemala, mark...25 Aug, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
- New human screwworm case in US traced to person in Maryland who traveled from Guatemala, sources sayA human case of flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in Maryland. The person had travelled from Guatemala. This is the first confirmed case ...25 Aug, 2025, 07.09 AM IST
- Jurassic World's most fierce predator among 17 dinosaurs species revealed. One can get glimpse in Chicago museumDinosaurs-centric study found that Tyrannosaurus possessed by far the highest estimated bite force, with a heavily reinforced skull and mas...18 Aug, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
- Millions of flies to rain from US planes? Here’s why Washington may make this wild moveThe United States has temporarily closed its southern border to livestock imports due to the northward spread of the New World screwworm fl...12 Jul, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
- The US is spending $8.5 mn to breed flies in Texas near Mexico border. Reason: 'man-eater' screwwormsThe U.S. is investing $8.5 million to build a fly-breeding facility in Texas, aiming to combat the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating para...19 Jun, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef pricesThe New World Screwworm, a parasite devastating to livestock, is spreading north through Mexico, prompting the U.S. to halt cattle imports....02 Jun, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
- Taxing cheeseburgers could help save the climateThe people across the world tend to eat richer as they earn more wealth, which typically includes consuming more meat.18 Oct, 2023, 09.38 AM IST
- Hurricane Idalia's aftermath: Hidden threat of deadly flesh-eating bacteria lurks in floodwaters, here’s how to be safeWhile Hurricane Idalia may have passed, a lingering threat remains. Florida health authorities are issuing a stern warning stating floodwat...03 Sep, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
- Why India is also susceptible to coronavirus-like diseasesHuman and wildlife interactions are increasing as Indian settlements press up against remaining wild spaces.16 Feb, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
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