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Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch
After India had set hosts South Africa a target of 220,Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks scored seven in one over when play had to be stopped as insects caused the play to stop
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Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Matches In Rajgir Moved To Afternoon To Avoid Floodlight Insect Swarms
All matches of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy will now be held in the early afternoon to avoid potential disruptions caused by a large insect infestation, which becomes prominent under floodlights, the Asian Hockey Federation and hosts Hockey India announced on Saturday.
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Are Figs (Anjeer) Really Vegetarian Or Non-Vegetarian? Here's The Truth
The formation process of figs is unique, involving a key role of wasps, which makes many wonder whether this fruit is non-vegetarian. Well, is it? Read this article to understand in detail.
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Delhi Man Finds Centipede In Meal At Railways' VIP Lounge, IRCTC Responds
He noted that the incident happening in an IRCTC VIP Executive Lounge raises alarming questions about food quality standards in regular trains and pantry cars.
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Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Car-Sized Insect That Roamed Earth 340 Million Years Ago
Despite its massive size, the creature's diet was likely just vegetation from the forests it lived in.
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Delhi Customer Reports Cockroach In Coffee From L'Opera, Bakery Responds
"I thought I saw a coffee bean, but when I flipped it over, it was a cockroach," a Redditor wrote after buying an iced latte.
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Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
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In Madhya Pradesh, Insects In Wheat Bags, Lakhs Of Tonnes Allowed To Rot
Thousands of tonnes of wheat in government warehouses across Madhya Pradesh have rotted and become infested with insects, causing immense financial and food security loss.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Sloth Borne Virus That Has Killed People In Their 20s Rapidly Spreading In Europe
The virus is primarily spread through insect bites, including mosquitoes, and originates from pale-throated sloths, non-human primates, and birds.
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Video: Dragonfly Swarm Surprises Beachgoers At Misquamicut State Beach In US
The unexpected insect invasion caused a mix of reactions, with some people running for cover and others remaining calm.
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Viral Video: Vlogger Finds Dead Insect Inside Burger Patty, Burger King Responds
A vlogger recently took to Instagram to share a clip showing a dead insect in her Burger King order. The company has reacted to her post online.
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Chinese Man Loses One Eye After Killing A Fly That Landed On His Face
A man in China was forced to have his left eyeball removed because of an infection caused by him killing an insect on his face.
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Silkworms, Locusts And More: Singapore Approves These 16 Insects As Food
While approving these insects for "human consumption or as animal feed", SFA informed that the production should be safe, and not in the "wild".
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Singapore Approves 16 Insects Including Silkworms And Grasshoppers For Human Consumption
The announcement has delighted industry players who have been gearing up for this long-awaited moment.
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Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch
After India had set hosts South Africa a target of 220,Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks scored seven in one over when play had to be stopped as insects caused the play to stop
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Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Matches In Rajgir Moved To Afternoon To Avoid Floodlight Insect Swarms
All matches of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy will now be held in the early afternoon to avoid potential disruptions caused by a large insect infestation, which becomes prominent under floodlights, the Asian Hockey Federation and hosts Hockey India announced on Saturday.
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Are Figs (Anjeer) Really Vegetarian Or Non-Vegetarian? Here's The Truth
The formation process of figs is unique, involving a key role of wasps, which makes many wonder whether this fruit is non-vegetarian. Well, is it? Read this article to understand in detail.
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Delhi Man Finds Centipede In Meal At Railways' VIP Lounge, IRCTC Responds
He noted that the incident happening in an IRCTC VIP Executive Lounge raises alarming questions about food quality standards in regular trains and pantry cars.
-
Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Car-Sized Insect That Roamed Earth 340 Million Years Ago
Despite its massive size, the creature's diet was likely just vegetation from the forests it lived in.
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Delhi Customer Reports Cockroach In Coffee From L'Opera, Bakery Responds
"I thought I saw a coffee bean, but when I flipped it over, it was a cockroach," a Redditor wrote after buying an iced latte.
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Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
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In Madhya Pradesh, Insects In Wheat Bags, Lakhs Of Tonnes Allowed To Rot
Thousands of tonnes of wheat in government warehouses across Madhya Pradesh have rotted and become infested with insects, causing immense financial and food security loss.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Sloth Borne Virus That Has Killed People In Their 20s Rapidly Spreading In Europe
The virus is primarily spread through insect bites, including mosquitoes, and originates from pale-throated sloths, non-human primates, and birds.
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Video: Dragonfly Swarm Surprises Beachgoers At Misquamicut State Beach In US
The unexpected insect invasion caused a mix of reactions, with some people running for cover and others remaining calm.
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Viral Video: Vlogger Finds Dead Insect Inside Burger Patty, Burger King Responds
A vlogger recently took to Instagram to share a clip showing a dead insect in her Burger King order. The company has reacted to her post online.
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Chinese Man Loses One Eye After Killing A Fly That Landed On His Face
A man in China was forced to have his left eyeball removed because of an infection caused by him killing an insect on his face.
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Silkworms, Locusts And More: Singapore Approves These 16 Insects As Food
While approving these insects for "human consumption or as animal feed", SFA informed that the production should be safe, and not in the "wild".
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Singapore Approves 16 Insects Including Silkworms And Grasshoppers For Human Consumption
The announcement has delighted industry players who have been gearing up for this long-awaited moment.
