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Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

While the large extent of forest lands that attract birds and huge floating population from other states are generally assumed as the reasons, experts said that it was high time to have detailed studies.

12 September 2023, 18:29 IST

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

12 September 2023, 18:29 IST

Newfound fossils shed light on bat evolution

The fossils, described in a new study, are of a previously unknown species called Icaronycteris gunnelli

14 April 2023, 02:30 IST

Oldest-known bat skeletons shed light on evolution of flying mammals

Oldest-known bat skeletons shed light on evolution of flying mammals

Newfound fossils shed light on bat evolution

14 April 2023, 02:30 IST

Marburg virus: Urgent need to contain ebola-like virus

After an incubation period of between 2 to 21 days, there is a sudden onset of the disease marked by fever, chills, headache, and myalgia

24 July 2022, 11:06 IST

The Marburg virus: Urgent need to contain this close cousin of Ebola

The Marburg virus: Urgent need to contain this close cousin of Ebola

Marburg virus: Urgent need to contain ebola-like virus

24 July 2022, 11:06 IST

New bat species discovered in Meghalaya

The scientists have named the new species as Glischropus meghalayanus in honour of the state from where it was discovered

16 June 2022, 10:00 IST

New thick-thumbed bat species discovered in bamboo forest in Meghalaya

New thick-thumbed bat species discovered in bamboo forest in Meghalaya

New bat species discovered in Meghalaya

16 June 2022, 10:00 IST

A bat that navigates using sound

Bats that are active during the day are rare; just 10 out of 1,400 species are diurnal

21 April 2022, 01:10 IST

A bat that navigates using sound

A bat that navigates using sound

A bat that navigates using sound

21 April 2022, 01:10 IST

Scientists focus on Covid's animal origins

Most scientists believe it emerged in the wild and jumped from bats to humans

10 December 2021, 07:52 IST

Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on Covid's animal origins

Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on Covid's animal origins

Scientists focus on Covid's animal origins

10 December 2021, 07:52 IST

Can bamboo bats substitute traditional willow ones?

In India, cricket bats are prepared from willow woods sourced from Kashmir

06 November 2021, 13:34 IST

Bamboo cricket bat, stumps from Tripura adds to bamboo vs willow debate

Bamboo cricket bat, stumps from Tripura adds to bamboo vs willow debate

Can bamboo bats substitute traditional willow ones?

06 November 2021, 13:34 IST

'Nipah antibodies detected in two varieties of bats'

With this year's reporting of a case, it is the fifth time the virus has been detected in India and the third in Kerala

29 September 2021, 16:49 IST

Nipah antibodies detected in two varieties of bats, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Nipah antibodies detected in two varieties of bats, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

'Nipah antibodies detected in two varieties of bats'

29 September 2021, 16:49 IST

Meet the bat woman and bat man of India

Two researchers' chiropteran-infused love has guided their passion for finding, studying and ultimately helping protect endangered bat species all over India

22 September 2021, 17:19 IST

Meet the bat woman and bat man of India

Meet the bat woman and bat man of India

Meet the bat woman and bat man of India

22 September 2021, 17:19 IST

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: Study

The virus has killed millions since it emerged in China in late 2019, and controversy continues to swirl around where it came from

22 September 2021, 11:53 IST

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: Study

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: Study

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: Study

22 September 2021, 11:53 IST