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Burnt Plants, Ash And Missing Birds Tell Tales Of Israel-Hezbollah war
Across northern Israel's lush, green nature reserves, the ecological toll of the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants is laid bare: wild boar hit by shrapnel, trees reduced to ashes and swathes of charred vegetation.
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Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Video: Hainan Airlines Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Turns Back To Rome
The flight headed to Shenzhen, China, encountered trouble when a bird strike caused an engine failure.
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"Rare Event": Canada Reports First Case Of Bird Flu In A Person
The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children's hospital.
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Arunachal Musician Kills Chicken, Drinks Its Blood On Stage, Case Filed
Arunachal Pradesh Police registered an FIR against artist Kon Waii Son for publicly killing a chicken by slitting its throat and then drinking the bird's blood during a recent performance in Itanagar, officials said on Tuesday.
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Bird Flu Detected In Pigs, Virologists Concerned
H5N1 bird flu-infected poultry found on a small American non-commercial farm. Although the pigs appeared to be healthy, a nasal swab from one of them was found to contain H5N1.
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Citadel: Honey Bunny Diwali Hamper Is Too Good To Go Unnoticed. Courtesy: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to share the screen with Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey Bunny, slated for release on November 7
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Fugitive Parrots Who Escaped London Zoo Caught 60 Miles Away
A family in Cambridgeshire alerted the zoo officials about the rare parrots sitting on a tree in their backyard garden
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
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Great Indian Bustard, Highly Endangered Species, Hatches Chick In Jaisalmer
Scientists at the National Conservation Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer hatched a Great Indian Bustard chick to save the endangered bird species.
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Poco C75 Launch Set for October 25, Price, Specifications Teased
Poco C75 will launch in global markets next week, the Xiaomi sub-brand confirmed on X on Tuesday. Poco has shared a poster on the microblogging platform revealing the design and specifications of the new C series phone. The company has also disclosed the early bird pricing of the phone. It is confirmed to ship with a 50-megapixel dual camera unit a...
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
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Burnt Plants, Ash And Missing Birds Tell Tales Of Israel-Hezbollah war
Across northern Israel's lush, green nature reserves, the ecological toll of the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants is laid bare: wild boar hit by shrapnel, trees reduced to ashes and swathes of charred vegetation.
-
Ancient Fossil Bird Skull Reveals Roots of Avian Intelligence, Finds New Study
Researchers have uncovered a well-preserved skull of Navaornis hestiae, an ancient bird from 80 million years ago, marking a crucial discovery for understanding the evolution of avian intelligence. Found in Brazil, this fossil bridges a 70-million-year gap in bird evolution between Archaeopteryx and today's birds, showcasing intermediate brain deve...
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Video: Hainan Airlines Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Turns Back To Rome
The flight headed to Shenzhen, China, encountered trouble when a bird strike caused an engine failure.
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"Rare Event": Canada Reports First Case Of Bird Flu In A Person
The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children's hospital.
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Arunachal Musician Kills Chicken, Drinks Its Blood On Stage, Case Filed
Arunachal Pradesh Police registered an FIR against artist Kon Waii Son for publicly killing a chicken by slitting its throat and then drinking the bird's blood during a recent performance in Itanagar, officials said on Tuesday.
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Bird Flu Detected In Pigs, Virologists Concerned
H5N1 bird flu-infected poultry found on a small American non-commercial farm. Although the pigs appeared to be healthy, a nasal swab from one of them was found to contain H5N1.
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Citadel: Honey Bunny Diwali Hamper Is Too Good To Go Unnoticed. Courtesy: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to share the screen with Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey Bunny, slated for release on November 7
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Fugitive Parrots Who Escaped London Zoo Caught 60 Miles Away
A family in Cambridgeshire alerted the zoo officials about the rare parrots sitting on a tree in their backyard garden
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
-
Great Indian Bustard, Highly Endangered Species, Hatches Chick In Jaisalmer
Scientists at the National Conservation Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer hatched a Great Indian Bustard chick to save the endangered bird species.
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Poco C75 Launch Set for October 25, Price, Specifications Teased
Poco C75 will launch in global markets next week, the Xiaomi sub-brand confirmed on X on Tuesday. Poco has shared a poster on the microblogging platform revealing the design and specifications of the new C series phone. The company has also disclosed the early bird pricing of the phone. It is confirmed to ship with a 50-megapixel dual camera unit a...
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4 Hornbill Birds Found Hidden In Luggage Rescued At Mumbai Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from two passengers, who tried to smuggle the avians into the country by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.
