July 22, 2024. Introduction: The genus Mesembrius Rondani,1857 is an Old-World genus comprising about 58 species across various regions such as the Oriental, Australasian, and Afrotropical regions, and the Mediterranean Basin of the Palaearctic Region. They belong to the subfamily Eristalinae within the tribe Eristalini. Flower Fly Research by Shadpada Entomology Research Lab Recently, an […]

July 15, 2024 Introduction: One of the most important studies ever published by Shenyang Agricultural University (SAU) in June showed how Wolbachia bacteria have changed the wasp Encarsia formosa’s reproductive system, creating groups of only females. This finding is very important, especially for biological pest control, since E. formosa feeds on destructive whiteflies in farms. Historical Background […]

July 10, 2024 Introduction: The IUCN recently updated the Red List that make it more important to protect a number of lizard and cactus species. The Ibiza wall lizard has been reclassified as threatened, mostly because of invasive species and other problems caused by people. Key Factors Contributing to Decline Impact on Specific Species Proposed […]

July 8, 2024 Introduction: Xenophrys apatani is a new species of horned frog that was just named by scientists from the Zoological Suevey of India ( ZSI). The find was made in the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, which is in the heavily forested northeastern parts of India. At first, this species was thought to […]

July 8, 2024 Introduction: Different ice sheets covering different parts of Antarctica have been a mystery for a long time. A new study is starting to solve that mystery by showing why West Antarctica is still very vulnerable to warming in the present day. The study, which was published in the prestigious magazine “Science,” shows […]

July 5, 2024 Introduction: Three people have recently died in Kerala, from Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a cancerous brain illness. One of them, a 12-year-old boy from Feroke in the Kozhikode district, died at a private hospital from the illness. What is Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)? PAM is an acute disease that can be deadly. […]

June 27, 2024. Introduction: At the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) – Bengaluru, South India’s first and biggest leopard tour was just opened by the Environment Minister, Eshwar Khandre. This important event is a turning point in India’s attempts to protect wildlife and promote wildlife tourism. The safari is set up in a 20-hectare area that meets the […]

June 22, 2024. Introduction: Indian botanists have recently identified two new plant species in distinct bio-geographic hotspots: the Andaman Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh. These results show how diverse India’s plants are and how important it is to keep up protection efforts. Discovery in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands The new species, Dendrophthoe longensis, was found […]

June 22, 2024. In Namaqualand, South Africa, the heuweltjies are old termite mounds that take up about 20% of the land. The southern harvester termite (Microhodotermes Viator) lives in these sandy formations. They are home to termites for the longest period, going back between 13,000 and 34,000 years. Recent Studies and Discoveries In 2021, a […]

June 18, 2024. Introduction: Japan’s health officials are on high alert because the number of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases has increased significantly. STSS is a serious illness that usually ends in death. So far this year, on June 2, 977 cases have been reported, more than the 941 cases reported all last year. Because […]