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In 2009, researchers acquired a laboratory colony of Aedes aegypti in Delhi and kept it without insecticide pressure. 17 years later, 10 micrograms killed 97.91% of females, yet survivors rapidly activated detoxification enzymes- In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselves
- In 2025, Harvard University developed a chemical coating for insecticide-treated bed nets that blocks malaria parasites inside mosquitoes instead of killing the insects. It produced a breakthrough that could fight malaria without increasing insecticide resistance
- Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025Japanese researchers painted cattle with black and white stripes to deter biting flies. This unusual experiment aimed to reduce insect atta...08 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- Where Do Bed Bugs Originate From and How to Prevent Them?Bed bugs, ancient pests originating from bats, have plagued humans for millennia. Despite a 20th-century decline due to pesticides, they've...13 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Las Vegas, famous for casinos and nightlife, is now swarming with mosquitoes — here are the grave consequences Sin City facesLas Vegas is experiencing a significant increase in mosquitoes, including those species capable of spreading West Nile virus and dengue. Ur...18 Aug, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
- Super-resistant mosquitoes in Asia pose growing threat: studyHealth authorities commonly fog mosquito-infested areas with clouds of insecticide, and resistance has long been a concern, but the scale o...11 Jan, 2023, 09.13 AM IST
- Artificial light may aid in controlling malaria, likely to alter mosquito biologyThe use of artificial lights can trick malaria-transmitting mosquito species that feed nocturnally into behaving as if it's daytime.04 Jun, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
- Cigarette butts to eliminate mosquitoes?Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Cigarette butts (CBs) thrown into garbage as trash can be turned into a valuable resource for killing mosquitoes t...22 Sep, 2017, 12.37 PM IST
- Environmental impact of GM crops unveiledSoybean crops saw a significant increase in herbicide use, with adopters of genetically modified crops using 28% more herbicides than non-a...19 Sep, 2016, 02.26 PM IST
- One more GM cotton on the way -- this one's home-grownBengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) While the controversy over Monsanto's Bt cotton has not yet died down, a new transgenic variety is at India's door...11 Sep, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu Agri University to develop indegenous BT cotton in collaboraton with CICRTamil Nadu Agricultural University and Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) entered into agreement for developing indigenous BT Cot...31 Aug, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
- Scientists track genetic race between humans and mosquitoesThe study suggests that understanding the genomes of these populations could help inform agencies which pesticides are likely to be most ef...04 Jul, 2015, 01.26 PM IST
- Is cancer hiding in your home? 28-nation study flags common drugs, chemicalsThe study says that it is possible the combined effect of many of these chemicals working simultaneously may further enhance the risk of ca...25 Jun, 2015, 10.56 AM IST
- World Health Organisation calls for greater investment to check malariaEven though the number of confirmed malaria cases in the region decreased from 2.9 million in 2000 to 2 million in 2012, malaria remains a ...24 Apr, 2014, 04.02 PM IST
- Malaria research requires USD 8.3 billion: ReportThe study warns that R&D investments are critical, given the emergence of drug resistance in the malaria parasite and insecticide resistanc...06 Dec, 2013, 02.47 PM IST
- Pioneering seed company highlights merit of Bt brinjal hybridsA leading seed company has contended that Bt brinjal hybrids have greater resistance to pests and significantly higher yield.10 Jun, 2011, 02.49 PM IST
- 'Invest in research in agriculture to tackle food insecurity'"Since it is one of the key sufferers of climate change, agriculture can become an important part of the Copenhagen process and the clean d...10 May, 2010, 10.52 PM IST
- MoU to develop virus resistant cassavaTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and Rasi seeds Ltd have entered into an agreement to develop disease resistant cassava crops, aim...02 Nov, 2007, 08.15 PM IST
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