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In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...
US honey bee deaths reach record high; Varroa mites threaten crops and drive up food pricesUS honey bee colonies are facing unprecedented losses due to pesticide-resistant Varroa mites, leading to the spread of deadly viruses. Thi...
Horrifying 'killer bees' spreading across 13 US states and can sting thousands of times in short period'Killer' bees are now spreading across 13 US states and are slowly spreading northward, attacking people, livestock and pets along the way....
Swarm of bees kill man in Kentucky. Here’s how to avoid being stung by bees and moreA man died in Kentucky after being attacked by a swarm of bees. But it is not the first case. Know what the CDC has said about the deaths a...
Unable to raise money for liver transplant, Malayalam actor Harish Pengan of 'Minnal Murali' fame passes away at 48Harish Pengan, a well-known Malayalam actor, died on Tuesday at a private hospital in Kochi, Kerala. He was undergoing treatment for liver-...
No genetically modified organisms in food items without prior nodThe regulations bring under their ambit food products that may have been made using food ingredients or processing aid derived from GMOs, e...
Government plans to ban 27 pesticides“We have released the draft gazette notification for banning these pesticides. Companies may give their objections and representations with...
View: What the last-meal ritual for prisoners tells us about lifeThe ritual of trying to make a condemned prisoner last meal slightly special seems to be followed, in some way, around the world. It is not...
Budget session: Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech in ParliamentPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said any form of violence in the name of protest makes our society and country weaker. He was addressin...
Common herbicide may be killing honeybees: Study
Why India's telecom sector should not be treated as a piggy bankIndia desperately needs foreign capital to deal with an investment crunch at home and disputes like this one are hardly likely to enthuse i...
PM Narendra Modi presents Queen Elizabeth II pictures from her 1961 India visit and other exotic giftsModi literally pulled a rabbit out of his hat when he presented his royal hostess with photographs taken 54 years ago during her visit.
Fall in demand sees rubber growers in Kerala make a beeline for honeyThough selling honey provides additional income, it has been mostly done by migratory bee keepers as not many growers have shown interest, ...
In Sunderbans, politicians and tigers equal dangersLack of alternative livelihood forces villagers into tiger territory. They risk their lives for paltry gains as no one has bothered to impr...
How Indian companies can change the future of researchApart from companies, the government also appears to be convinced that the private sector can play a huge role in research.
From emu farms to guar crops: Why the desert is fertile for Ponzi schemesThe more arid the land, the more it is prone to Ponzi schemes, from cactus bugs to emu farms to guar crops. The history of busted dryland d...
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The lure of sea lions and koala bears, kangaroos and other stars of the Australian wilderness is what drew Tanushree Podder to Kangaroo Isl...