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RODENT ERADICATION
In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
Human case of bubonic plague in UK identified as ‘false alarm'Plague is an infection caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria. The zoonotic microorganism is typically found in small mammals and their fle...
Will men become extinct? Scientists warn the possibility is huge; cite this reasonScientists have warned that men may become extinct due to the deterioration of the Y chromosome, which is primarily found in testicles and ...
Jaipur's Albert Hall Museum shuts down for two days due to rats; JDA to use modern tech for cleanupThe Jaipur Development Authority will seal Albert Hall Museum and Ramniwas Bagh on September 30 and October 1 to tackle a growing rat probl...
Explained: Why mpox is sparking global concern againAs COVID-19's impact fades, a new health alert has emerged regarding Mpox, a disease mostly found in Africa but now spreading international...
Drats, there's a rat problem! but hold on to your hatsNYC's rodent infestation prompts unconventional solutions, including a proposed birth control plan using ContraPest. The city's battle agai...
Rats like being around people, says new studyHumanity's future is with the rat, a social and empathetic animal. So it's time we understood our shadows.
What is ethical animal research? Scientist and veterinarian explain 4 R's of careThere is no single standard definition of ethical animal research.
Monkeypox now a 'global health emergency'. Rashes, headaches & sore throat common signs; good hygiene can stop spreadThe illness typically lasts for 2-4 weeks & generally goes away with oral medicines.
UN health agency declares monkeypox a global emergencyDeclaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an "extraordinary event" that could spill over into more countries and require...
Is monkeypox now a pandemic? World Health Network says so, urges WHO to take immediate actionThe statement further added that WHO needs to ‘urgently’ announce Monkeypox as a public health emergency
WHO: Monkeypox won't turn into pandemic, but many unknownsIn a public session on Monday, WHO's Dr. Rosamund Lewis said it was critical to emphasize that the vast majority of cases being seen in doz...
How contagious is monkeypox? Patients can spread the infection for up to 4 weeks, say expertsThe period for which people stay infectious is when the blisters and lesions are active.
Monkeypox disease: Over 40 suspected cases in Spain, Portugal; symptoms to watch out forLymph nodes swelling, rash on the face are some early symptoms.
UK reports 1st case of monkeypox; symptoms include fever, rash, lymph node swelling. This is how it spreadsMonkeypox is a virus transmitted to humans from animals.
3 lakh poison tablets placed in secretariat to kill rats: Maharashtra GovtThe minister's clarification came after BJP leader and former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse had last week demanded an inquiry into the...
- Govt secures interest-free $518 million loan from World Bank
Govt secured an interest-free loan of $518 million from the World Bank group which would be used for eradicating polio and diseases spread ...
- NYC residents: Use your mouse to track rats online
A Rat Information Portal, complete with a searchable map of rat inspections and violations, debuted Thursday on the city's Web site.