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Bird Flu confirmed as primary cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, raising concerns and what it means for other raptorsJackie, a well-known bald eagle, died due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after receiving veterinary treatment. The necropsy revealed ...- World Health Organization informs countries to improve efforts to prevent lead exposureThe World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to expand their efforts to prevent lead exposure, especially to children who are vulner...
- White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jarOpening a can of squash might show some cloudy liquid or floating particles, but don't panic—they're often harmless culprits like starch, h...
- Why sexually transmitted diarrhea disease is becoming harder to treat in the US, and why Canada is also concerned about drug-resistant ShigellaShigella, the gut bacterium behind sexually transmitted diarrhoea, is becoming harder to treat in the US as extensively drug-resistant (XDR...
- Sexually transmitted diarrhea is on the rise in the US, and is growing drug-resistant: How can one prevent the disease?A troubling rise in drug-resistant Shigella infections has raised red flags in the U.S. health community, especially within the gay and bis...
- An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...
- Indonesia's mandatory halal rules may raise compliance burden for Indian exporters: GTRIOn October 17, Indonesia’s new halal-certification policies will take effect, significantly influencing Indian exporters across sectors. En...
- Iran reviewing US response to diplomatic proposal presented at UN: Kazem GharibabadiIran is currently evaluating a diplomatic proposal put forth to the United States aimed at easing rising regional tensions. This proposal w...
- Does your cat eat the same food every day? New test finds 122 contaminants, nearly 28 times more mercury in someA recent investigation by Clean Label Project exposed alarming findings regarding cat food safety. Testing 100 products from 62 brands reve...
- In WWII, one Scottish island became a secret British bioweapon site, stayed toxic for 50 years. Now it is a popular tourist spotA picturesque island in the Scottish Highlands, degenerated into a contaminated wasteland during the Second World War. The British governme...
- About 170,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat meat recalled in US: Reason, affected batches and what to do if you have anyThe USDA has announced to recall nearly 167,639 pounds of raw meat products due to serious safety concerns. These products were made withou...
- In 1919, France declared 1200 sq km area as Zone Rouge after World War 1. No one lives there even after a century and the battlefield turned into a forestFrance's Zone Rouge is still off-limits due to the devastating impact of World War I. Unexploded shells and remnants of chemical warfare li...
- Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platformBiomoneta’s microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including inten...
- In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...
- India’s semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN WaterIndia’s semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Water’s Shoeb Kurawadwala on locali...
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak killed 29 people in Philadelphia in 1976; a new outbreak has now hit South Bronx. Check symptoms, treatment and preventionA Legionnaires' disease outbreak has occurred in the South Bronx, causing one fatality and infecting five individuals. Health officials are...
- Researchers crushed mussel, cockle and oyster shells collected from a Dublin beach and added them to polluted water; the experiment cleaned the water while recovering valuable metalsA team of researchers discovered that discarded seashells have the ability to purify water by removing rare earth metals. Among various she...
- India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risksIndia seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation...
- 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in building collapses, fires and falls into pits and manholes: Govt dataNearly 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in incidents involving building collapses, fires, and falls into pits and manholes...
- In 1913, lead turned Picher, Oklahoma, from farmland into a town of about 14,000; by 2010, only 20 residents remained, and chat piles covered parts of Ottawa CountyPicher, a small town in northeast Oklahoma, transformed into a mining hub after the lead and zinc discovery in 1913. However, this rapid gr...
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