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Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different waysImagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading...- The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...
- Snacking on fruits? Doctor warns about five fruits which can be poison for your kidneysA viral clip warns that popular fruits can harm kidneys. For those with kidney issues, fruits like bananas, oranges, and avocados pose risk...
- Researchers find potential neurotoxin in Cycad plant used as food in OdishaMedical scientists have detected the neurotoxin BMAA in Odisha's Cycad plants, raising concerns as locals consume these products. Research ...
- How Australian skinks developed immunity to deadly snake venom: Breakthrough research may transform antivenom scienceUniversity of Queensland researchers discovered that Australian skinks evolved molecular defenses against snake venom through mutations in ...
- Mysterious illness claims 17 lives in Jammu & Kashmir’s Badhal village: Authorities investigateA mysterious illness in Badhal village, Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, has led to 17 deaths since December. Authorities have yet to d...
- 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...
- Lead poisoning can have damaging effects, it may lead to loss of IQ and mortality, says studyLead poisoning poses a greater threat to global health than previously believed, potentially causing over five million deaths annually and ...
- Thai YouTuber held for having bat soup. Details hereAnger about the potential outbreak of new pandemic viruses led to Thai YouTuber Phonchanok Srisunaklua's detention. The law enforcement sai...
- Venom and stings: The most venomous marine animal is a jellyfish — and more poisonous talesIn the sea, the most venomous snake is Dubois’s sea snake.
- Botswana's mass elephant deaths caused by bacteria: GovtMore than 300 of the pachyderms have mysteriously died since March, with their intact tusks ruling out the hypothesis that they were killed...
- People living in city with active coal power plants have higher body levels of mercury: IIT HyderabadThe research team was headed by Asif Qureshi, associate professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad.
- Indigo Airlines moves NGT against banning disinfectant fumigationThe airline has sought modification of the August 3, 2015 direction to DGCA to ensure no disinfectant fumigation when any person is sitting...
- Now, Cobra venom can help surgeons spot cancer tumoursThe researchers used venom of the Thai or monocled cobra, a species found in UP , Bihar, and the North-East.
- Cobra venom can help surgeons see boundaries of cancerMoscow, Dec 9 (IANS) In collaboration with researchers from Assam's Tezpur University, Russian scientists have developed a substance-based ...
- JD(U) asks Health Minister JP Nadda to stop lifting of ban on Khesari dalJD(U) today opposed any decision to lift the 55-year-old ban on Khesari dal and sought Health Minister JP Nadda's intervention, alleging "v...
- Scientists to track mercury in sarus feathersThe International Crane Foundation, in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad, is set to conduct a six-year research study to assess the effect o...
- Global warming could make insecticides less effectiveResearchers from Montana State University in US showed that permethrin becomes less effective at killing the yellowfever mosquito as temper...
- No pesticide spraying while flyers are on board: NGTThe Green Tribunal directed the Centre to ensure that no disinfectant fumigation is carried out in aircraft while passengers are onboard.
- NGT pulls up Centre on spraying of pesticides on aircraftA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar granted last opportunity to the Centre and other parties concerned to file their replies ...
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