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Flinders Medical Centre staff sick after accidental insect repellent release

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Salud·hace 3 díasResumen IA

Flinders Medical Centre staff sick after accidental insect repellent release

About a dozen staff at Flinders Medical Centre's emergency department fell ill, with three hospitalized, after an outdoor insect repellent was accidentally released. The incident occurred during a patient bag check, leading to respiratory symptoms among staff and temporary closure of 12 beds. All affected staff have been discharged, and the area was cleaned and tested.

ABC Top Stories

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D4vd Preliminary Hearing: New Forensic Evidence Presented

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Crime·hace 3 díasResumen IA

D4vd Preliminary Hearing: New Forensic Evidence Presented

During singer D4vd's preliminary hearing, new forensic evidence was presented, including testimony on the poor condition of Celeste Rivas' clothing, findings of decomposition smell and air fresheners in his Tesla, and possible blood in his Hollywood Hills garage. The court also heard about D4vd's $2.77 million earnings in 2025.

TOI World

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Flinders Medical Centre Staff Hospitalized After Accidental Repellent Release

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Salud·hace 3 díasResumen IA

Flinders Medical Centre Staff Hospitalized After Accidental Repellent Release

Eleven staff at Flinders Medical Centre's emergency department became unwell, with three hospitalized, after an accidental release of mosquito repellent. A dozen beds are closed for decontamination, and reopening is uncertain.

ABC Top Stories

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South Korean Prosecutors Seek Prison for Michelin Chef Over Ant Dessert

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Crime·hace 4 díasResumen IA

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Prison for Michelin Chef Over Ant Dessert

South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence and a 20m won fine for the owner of a two-Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant. The charges stem from violating food sanitation laws by serving desserts topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local regulations.

Guardian World

2 min de lectura

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner Faces Jail for Serving Ants

NOTICIA

hace 4 díasResumen IA

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Owner Faces Jail for Serving Ants

The anonymous owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces a one-year jail term for violating food safety regulations by serving black ants on sorbet. Seoul prosecutors requested the prison term, as only 10 insect species are approved for human consumption under South Korean law, and the ants were imported.

SCMP Economy

1 min de lectura

Pesticides : l'acétamipride et le flupyradifurone sous le feu des études scientifiques

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Environment·hace 4 díasResumen IA

Pesticides : l'acétamipride et le flupyradifurone sous le feu des études scientifiques

Le Parlement français a adopté un projet de loi agricole qui pourrait permettre à l'Anses de réautoriser l'acétamipride et le flupyradifurone, deux pesticides interdits en France. Des études scientifiques soulignent leur toxicité pour les pollinisateurs et l'environnement, avec des incertitudes sur la santé humaine.

France Info

4 min de lectura

La filière française de la noisette menacée par des parasites

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Agriculture·hace 5 díasResumen IA

La filière française de la noisette menacée par des parasites

La filière française de la noisette, notamment dans le Lot-et-Garonne et le Tarn-et-Garonne, fait face à une crise majeure due à des parasites comme la punaise diabolique et le balanin, causant des pertes de récolte allant jusqu'à 30% et menaçant la survie des producteurs.

Le Figaro Économie

1 min de lectura

Backyard Mosquito Spraying Linked to Insecticide Resistance in Eastern U.S. Mosquitoes

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Environment·hace 5 díasResumen IA

Backyard Mosquito Spraying Linked to Insecticide Resistance in Eastern U.S. Mosquitoes

New research from North Carolina State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S. is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to develop resistance to chemicals like pyrethroids. Genetic markers for resistance were found in 84% of sampled residential blocks in Wake County, NC, with higher prevalence in wealthier areas.

TOI World

5 min de lectura

Backyard Mosquito Spraying Drives Insecticide Resistance in Eastern US

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Environment·hace 5 díasResumen IA

Backyard Mosquito Spraying Drives Insecticide Resistance in Eastern US

New research from NC State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S., particularly in wealthier areas of Wake County, North Carolina, is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to rapidly develop genetic resistance to pyrethroids, making them harder to control and raising public health concerns.

Times of India

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Bug Hunt Australia: Citizen Scientists Track Invertebrates to Combat Invasive Species

NOTICIA

hace 6 díasResumen IA

Bug Hunt Australia: Citizen Scientists Track Invertebrates to Combat Invasive Species

Bug Hunt Australia, a citizen science initiative, has recorded over 1 million invertebrate observations since October 2025, engaging Australians in tracking insects, spiders, and snails. Led by the Invasive Species Council, the project uses the iNaturalist app to gather data, aiding scientists in identifying native species and detecting invasive threats like the Asian honey bee, crucial for biodiversity protection.

ABC Top Stories

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Deux scarabées japonais capturés près de Strasbourg

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Environment·hace 6 díasResumen IA

Deux scarabées japonais capturés près de Strasbourg

Deux scarabées japonais ont été capturés fin juin près de Strasbourg, les premiers de l'été dans le Grand-Est. Ces insectes, dangereux pour plus de 300 plantes, sont considérés comme des 'autostoppeurs' arrivés via transports humains, déclenchant une campagne de surveillance renforcée.

France Info

1 min de lectura

Pesticides dans le miel et le Nutella : le projet de loi agricole en débat

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Política·13/7/2026Resumen IA

Pesticides dans le miel et le Nutella : le projet de loi agricole en débat

Une association révèle la présence de néonicotinoïdes dans des miels importés et le Nutella, relançant le débat sur les pesticides avant l'examen d'un projet de loi agricole.

Le Monde

Two Asian praying mantis species declared invasive threats in Europe

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Environment·13/7/2026Resumen IA

Two Asian praying mantis species declared invasive threats in Europe

Two species of Asian praying mantises, Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera, are rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a threat to native wildlife. Scientists warn they hunt pollinators, small animals, and native mantises, with climate change and urban heat islands aiding their expansion.

Times of India

Two Asian praying mantises spreading across Europe, threatening native wildlife

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Environment·12/7/2026Resumen IA

Two Asian praying mantises spreading across Europe, threatening native wildlife

Two species of giant Asian praying mantises, Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera, are rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a threat to native wildlife. Scientists warn they are hunting pollinators and small animals, and even outcompeting native mantis species.

TOI World

4 min de lectura

Ten-Year-Old Boy Discovers Transgenerational Memory in Butterflies

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Ciencia·10/7/2026Resumen IA

Ten-Year-Old Boy Discovers Transgenerational Memory in Butterflies

A ten-year-old boy from Kobe, Japan, Jo Nagai, conducted an experiment demonstrating that swallowtail butterflies can retain memories from their caterpillar stage and even pass them on to subsequent generations, a finding that has surprised the scientific community.

Times of India

3 min de lectura

Japanese Boy's Butterfly Memory Experiment Stuns Scientific Community

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Ciencia·10/7/2026Resumen IA

Japanese Boy's Butterfly Memory Experiment Stuns Scientific Community

Ten-year-old Jo Nagai from Kobe, Japan, conducted a scientific experiment on swallowtail butterflies, demonstrating that they can retain memories through metamorphosis and even pass them to subsequent generations, a finding that has surprised scientists.

TOI World

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Alleged Insect Bite on Prabhas' Film Set; Family Statement Deleted

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Cultura·10/7/2026Resumen IA

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Alleged Insect Bite on Prabhas' Film Set; Family Statement Deleted

Actor Rajesh Sharma is hospitalized after an alleged insect bite on the set of Prabhas' film. A statement from his family was deleted within 24 hours. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) is demanding a probe, medical cost coverage, and action against negligence.

Times of India

Rewilding Britain's Breadbasket: A Bold Bet on Nature and Profit

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Business·9/7/2026Resumen IA

Rewilding Britain's Breadbasket: A Bold Bet on Nature and Profit

Sir Charles Burrell is transforming 1,525 acres of farmland in South Lincolnshire into "Boothby Wildland," a rewilding project aiming to prove nature restoration can be profitable. Despite local skepticism and a landscape devoid of life, the project seeks private investment by selling biodiversity and carbon credits, challenging traditional farming models.

Guardian International

11 min de lectura

Veteran Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalized in Kolkata After Suspected Insect Bite

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Cultura·8/7/2026Resumen IA

Veteran Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalized in Kolkata After Suspected Insect Bite

Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata following a suspected insect bite on his leg while shooting in Ramoji Film City. His condition worsened with severe pain, fever, and breathing difficulties, leading to a serious infection that has spread from his toes to his knee.

Times of India

Catnip Lotion Proves as Effective as Deet Against Mosquitoes in Uganda Trials

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Salud·7/7/2026Resumen IA

Catnip Lotion Proves as Effective as Deet Against Mosquitoes in Uganda Trials

A new catnip-based lotion has shown effectiveness comparable to Deet in repelling mosquitoes during trials in Uganda. Developed to be affordable and locally producible, it aims to combat malaria by offering a sustainable alternative for rural communities.

Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' Facial Expressions, Study Finds

Scientists have recorded bumblebees displaying 'liking' and 'disliking' responses with their mouthparts, similar to mammals. The study, published in PNAS, observed bees extending their glossa after tasting sugar and wiping their mouths when tasting salt or quinine, indicating an inner life.

Guardian Australia

Earth May Harbor 20 Million Insect Species, Study Suggests

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Ciencia·6/7/2026Resumen IA

Earth May Harbor 20 Million Insect Species, Study Suggests

A new study published in PNAS estimates Earth may have between 14.2 and 20.3 million insect species, three times more than previously thought. Researchers conducted a large survey in Costa Rica and scaled up findings, highlighting the vast undiscovered biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation amid declining insect populations.

Times of India

2 min de lectura

Scientists Discover Hidden Insect Communities in Bee Hotels

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Ciencia·6/7/2026Resumen IA

Scientists Discover Hidden Insect Communities in Bee Hotels

A three-year study of 200 "bee hotels" in Toronto revealed they host complex insect communities, including wasps and introduced bees, not just native solitary bees. Researchers suggest these artificial habitats influence urban biodiversity more than previously assumed, highlighting the need for better-designed conservation tools.

TOI World

4 min de lectura

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Tecnología·30/6/2026Resumen IA

水中ダイビング可能なサイボーグ昆虫スーツ、南洋理工大学と早稲田大学が開発

シンガポール南洋理工大学と早稲田大学の研究チームは、マダガスカルゴキブリに装着できる小型ダイビングスーツを開発。電気を使わず自ら酸素を生成し、数時間の潜水と水陸両用移動を可能にした。瓦礫下の捜索救助などへの応用が期待される。

ITmedia

3 min de lectura