Malabar pit viper bites are widely considered insignificant, but emerging evidence shows they can cause severe local effects, coagulopathy and renal dysfunction. Current antivenoms show poor neutralisation against pit viper venoms, strengthening the case for species-specific or broader polyvalent antivenoms. Identification gaps, camouflage and nocturnal bite circumstances contribute to under-reporting and limited understanding of…
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Maddie MolloyClimate & Science reporter Getty Images The Geminid meteor shower – one of the most spectacular in the celestial calendar – is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits. The meteors are visible all over the world, though people in the Northern…
Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, has been named as a UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ for 2025, according to a statement by the UN body. Sahu has been awarded in the ‘Inspiration and Action’ category. The UNEP statement noted that Sahu is a pioneer in sustainable cooling and ecosystem restoration. Her…
When UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken. But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely…
The UN High Seas Treaty is set to take effect in January 2026, promising stronger protection for marine biodiversity beyond national borders. But a new global review raises a tough question: are the organisations currently managing high-seas fisheries ready for this shift? Watch the video to know more. Source link
Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the northern hemisphere more than 20 years ago, these quakes occur when huge chunks of ice fall from glaciers into the sea. Until now, only a very few have been found in the Antarctic. In a new study soon to be published…
Changes in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species. Climate breakdown is threatening the survival of polar bears….
Image: Screengrab Youtube (Dr Katie Beleznay) In an era when cosmetic treatments can feel abstract, over-marketed or shrouded in jargon, one Canadian dermatologist decided the best explanation was simple: show it. Dr Katie Beleznay, a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States, based in Vancouver and co-founder of Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology,…
New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought. Source link