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Over 16.56 Lakh Birds Flock To Odisha Wetlands This Winter
More than 16.56 lakh birds of over 200 species were sighted during a mid-winter census carried out in three major wetlands - Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika National Park and Hirakud Reservoir - across Odisha, officials said on Sunday.
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Teen In Relationship With Minor Gets Pregnant, Throws Foetus Near Drain In Gujarat
A foetus, nestled among an empty packet of cigarettes, balloons and dust, was abandoned near a drain in Gujarat's Surat. Carrion-eating birds were hovering over it.
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Bird Feathers, Blood In Two Engines Of Boeing That Crashed In South Korea: Source
Investigators found bird feathers and blood in the two engines of the Boeing jet that crashed in South Korea
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Odisha National Park To Be Shut Till January 22 For Crocodile, Bird Census
With the annual crocodile and migratory birds' headcount exercise getting underway, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district would remain shut for nine days from Tuesday.
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
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Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition With Marvel-Inspired Design, Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC Launched
Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition was launched in the global markets on Thursday alongside the Poco X7 series. The phone arrives as a limited edition model of the standard Poco X7 Pro 5G with similar specifications. It has a custom case, design, user interface (UI), charging cable, and a sim ejector tool inspired by Marvel Cinematic Universe's beloved s...
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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British Tourist Becomes The First To Visit Remote Tribes In Papua New Guinea: "It Was Incredible"
As a self-proclaimed "danger tourist," Mr Pinto has a passion for exploring countries often perceived as off-limits or high-risk.
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Bird Activity Alert To 'Mayday' Call: Final Moments Before South Korea Plane Crash
A South Korean Jeju Air passenger jet crashed on landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 people in the country's deadliest air disaster.
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Bird Strike, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: What Led To South Korea Plane Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, the death count of which has climbed to 85 and may go up further, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing
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Bird Hit, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: Chain Of Events In South Korea Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, in which 179 people were killed, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing.
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Bird Poop May Help Stop The Next Flu Pandemic. Here's How
Scientists in the US have been collecting bird poop as part of their influenza sampling projects to stop the next pandemic.
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This Infectious Disease Is Likely To Be Biggest Emerging Problem In 2025
Influenza A subtype H5N1, or bird flu has been infecting dairy cattle in several US states and found in horses in Mongolia.
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Over 16.56 Lakh Birds Flock To Odisha Wetlands This Winter
More than 16.56 lakh birds of over 200 species were sighted during a mid-winter census carried out in three major wetlands - Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika National Park and Hirakud Reservoir - across Odisha, officials said on Sunday.
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Teen In Relationship With Minor Gets Pregnant, Throws Foetus Near Drain In Gujarat
A foetus, nestled among an empty packet of cigarettes, balloons and dust, was abandoned near a drain in Gujarat's Surat. Carrion-eating birds were hovering over it.
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Bird Feathers, Blood In Two Engines Of Boeing That Crashed In South Korea: Source
Investigators found bird feathers and blood in the two engines of the Boeing jet that crashed in South Korea
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Odisha National Park To Be Shut Till January 22 For Crocodile, Bird Census
With the annual crocodile and migratory birds' headcount exercise getting underway, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district would remain shut for nine days from Tuesday.
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Nagpur Zoo Pauses Feeding Chicken To Wild Animals Amid Bird Flu Scare
Three tigers and a leopard died of avian influenza, possibly contracted after consuming chicken, at a wildlife rescue centre in Nagpur.
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Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition With Marvel-Inspired Design, Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC Launched
Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition was launched in the global markets on Thursday alongside the Poco X7 series. The phone arrives as a limited edition model of the standard Poco X7 Pro 5G with similar specifications. It has a custom case, design, user interface (UI), charging cable, and a sim ejector tool inspired by Marvel Cinematic Universe's beloved s...
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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British Tourist Becomes The First To Visit Remote Tribes In Papua New Guinea: "It Was Incredible"
As a self-proclaimed "danger tourist," Mr Pinto has a passion for exploring countries often perceived as off-limits or high-risk.
-
Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Bird Activity Alert To 'Mayday' Call: Final Moments Before South Korea Plane Crash
A South Korean Jeju Air passenger jet crashed on landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 people in the country's deadliest air disaster.
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Bird Strike, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: What Led To South Korea Plane Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, the death count of which has climbed to 85 and may go up further, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing
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Bird Hit, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: Chain Of Events In South Korea Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, in which 179 people were killed, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing.
-
Bird Poop May Help Stop The Next Flu Pandemic. Here's How
Scientists in the US have been collecting bird poop as part of their influenza sampling projects to stop the next pandemic.
-
This Infectious Disease Is Likely To Be Biggest Emerging Problem In 2025
Influenza A subtype H5N1, or bird flu has been infecting dairy cattle in several US states and found in horses in Mongolia.
