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Cockroach Kingpin In Australia Caught With 1,00,000 Illegal Insects In Record Bust
The Madagascar hissing species is one of the world's biggest cockroaches, measuring 2 to 3 inches in length.
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Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
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Author Finds Insect In Provilac High-Protein Milk Bottle, Founder Responds
To assure food safety and hygiene during the packaging process, Siddharth Runwal, founder of the Provilac app, shared raw footage from the plant to demonstrate how the high-protein milk is packed every day.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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Viral Now: British Vlogger Tastes Crunchy Spiders In Nagaland, Says It Reminds Him Of Sev
Alex Wanders, a UK traveller, recently shared a video about him trying spiders in Nagaland. Some people from the state applauded his daring.
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Insects Nibble Woman's Body At Jhansi Medical College Mortuary, Probe On
The body of a 26-year-old woman was found gnawed by insects while it was kept at the mortuary of the medical college in Jhansi, her horrified family alleged, prompting authorities to announce a probe and action against three staffers.
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Greek Heiress Marissa Laimou, 28, Dies In London Flat After Alleged Insect Bite
The hospital, from where Laimou was sent home, has reportedly initiated an internal probe over the incident.
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Forget Dogs And Cats, Why Japan Loves Bugs As Pets
In Japan, the bug as companion is an essential part of what's observed, enjoyed and cared for in everyday life
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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Train Meal, Railways Responds
The image quickly went viral, igniting widespread criticism of the food quality and hygiene standards on what is considered one of India's premium train services.
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How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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What Do Insects Do All Winter?
You are standing in a forest in the middle of winter and the temperature has dropped below zero. The ground is covered in snow and the trees and bushes are naked. The insects that normally fly or crawl in warmer weather are nowhere to be seen.
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Cockroach Kingpin In Australia Caught With 1,00,000 Illegal Insects In Record Bust
The Madagascar hissing species is one of the world's biggest cockroaches, measuring 2 to 3 inches in length.
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Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
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Author Finds Insect In Provilac High-Protein Milk Bottle, Founder Responds
To assure food safety and hygiene during the packaging process, Siddharth Runwal, founder of the Provilac app, shared raw footage from the plant to demonstrate how the high-protein milk is packed every day.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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Viral Now: British Vlogger Tastes Crunchy Spiders In Nagaland, Says It Reminds Him Of Sev
Alex Wanders, a UK traveller, recently shared a video about him trying spiders in Nagaland. Some people from the state applauded his daring.
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Insects Nibble Woman's Body At Jhansi Medical College Mortuary, Probe On
The body of a 26-year-old woman was found gnawed by insects while it was kept at the mortuary of the medical college in Jhansi, her horrified family alleged, prompting authorities to announce a probe and action against three staffers.
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Greek Heiress Marissa Laimou, 28, Dies In London Flat After Alleged Insect Bite
The hospital, from where Laimou was sent home, has reportedly initiated an internal probe over the incident.
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Forget Dogs And Cats, Why Japan Loves Bugs As Pets
In Japan, the bug as companion is an essential part of what's observed, enjoyed and cared for in everyday life
-
Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Train Meal, Railways Responds
The image quickly went viral, igniting widespread criticism of the food quality and hygiene standards on what is considered one of India's premium train services.
-
How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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What Do Insects Do All Winter?
You are standing in a forest in the middle of winter and the temperature has dropped below zero. The ground is covered in snow and the trees and bushes are naked. The insects that normally fly or crawl in warmer weather are nowhere to be seen.
