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American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a year- Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
- Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency move
- Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.30 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAs far as India is concerned, the biggest pain point from the US-Iran war in the Gulf region has been the spike in the prices of not only o...06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Baby on flight: Flyer gives birth to healthy child on Delta Airlines plane mid-air. Here's how two paramedics did the unthinkableDelta Airlines flight attendants provided blankets and an obstetrical kit, a sterile set of medical tools used in emergency childbirth.28 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Indian drugmaker Zee Laboratories promises cheap alternatives - but there's a catchZee Laboratories' drugs face persistent quality issues, with over 86 failed regulatory tests in India and abroad. Despite multiple prosecut...10 Dec, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworm detected in US patient after Central America outbreakUS health officials have confirmed a human case of the deadly cattle screwworm parasite, linked to the recent outbreak in Central America. ...26 Aug, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
- Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworm in the US: What you need to knowA rare case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in a Maryland resident after traveling from Guatemala, mark...25 Aug, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
- New human screwworm case in US traced to person in Maryland who traveled from Guatemala, sources sayA human case of flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in Maryland. The person had travelled from Guatemala. This is the first confirmed case ...25 Aug, 2025, 07.09 AM IST
- Millions of flies to rain from US planes? Here’s why Washington may make this wild moveThe United States has temporarily closed its southern border to livestock imports due to the northward spread of the New World screwworm fl...12 Jul, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
- What is New World screwworm fly? US halts Mexican livestock imports over growing threatThe US has halted livestock imports from Mexico as the New World screwworm fly spreads closer to the southern border. The parasitic insect ...11 Jul, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
- The US is spending $8.5 mn to breed flies in Texas near Mexico border. Reason: 'man-eater' screwwormsThe U.S. is investing $8.5 million to build a fly-breeding facility in Texas, aiming to combat the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating para...19 Jun, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
- Flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef pricesThe New World Screwworm, a parasite devastating to livestock, is spreading north through Mexico, prompting the U.S. to halt cattle imports....02 Jun, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
- Uranus and its moons may have ideal conditions for life—but Voyager 2 missed it due to one bad dayNew analysis of Voyager 2 data suggests that a solar storm may have skewed our understanding of Uranus and its moons. Scientists now believ...12 Nov, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
- United Airlines to resume Delhi flights to United States from SundayUnited, the only US carrier that flies to India currently, has nonstops between Delhi and Newark, San Francisco and Chicago. Air India is t...24 Apr, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
- Climate change may make species infertile: StudyCertain groups are thought to be most vulnerable to climate-induced fertility loss, including cold-blooded animals and aquatic species. Cur...04 Feb, 2019, 12.33 PM IST
- Major airlines like Air India, Singapore Airlines announce comeback of ultra-long flightsOver the past few weeks, major airlines have announced dizzyingly long flights that will go halfway round the earth without kissing it midw...25 Oct, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
- Mystery blip: Mid-air scare for PM's planeThe VVIP IAF plane, which flies in sterile airspace with no other aircraft being allowed anywhere near it, had locked into instrument landi...23 Apr, 2008, 10.09 AM IST
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