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Advanced underwater imaging allowed scientists to observe fragile deep-sea species without disturbing their natural habitat. (Image: X/Bibo)

Ghostly squid, glowing worms among 31 alien-like species discovered off Brazil coast

July 08, 2026 10:05 am

A two-week expedition off Brazil's coast uncovered 31 previously unknown marine species, highlighting just how little is known about Earth's largest ecosystem.

38 parasites found in a British woman's brain after years of no symptoms

July 02, 2026 6:05 pm

Experts explain how this rare brain infection can stay silent for years before symptoms appear

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'Worms' in birthday party chocolates make children ill, family gets Rs 55,000 payout

June 22, 2026 11:26 am

Acknowledging that no lab report had been produced, the commission held that consumer proceedings are summary in nature and need not always be governed by strict rules of evidence.

First US screwworm case in 60 years -- Here's why officials are worried

June 05, 2026 5:11 pm

The New World Screwworm (NWS) was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, about 161km southwest of San Antonio and 80 km from the US-Mexico border.

8-year-old girl vomits live worms for weeks, bizarre cause was in household pipes

June 29, 2025 9:40 pm

Experts recognised them as the larvae of drain flies, also known as moth flies common insects found in damp areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

Real worms have now replaced fictitious worms as a point of discussion in many other households with young children.

Parasitic worms could be hiding in you -- how to spot unusual signs

March 09, 2025 11:29 am

It's not surprising that these wriggly beasties keep rearing their heads, considering how easily transmissible they are.

Why you must do a double-check before consuming tomatoes during monsoon

September 12, 2024 10:29 am

To ensure safe consumption during the monsoon, it's crucial to inspect tomatoes carefully. Here's a guide

46,000-year-old worms brought back to life from Siberian permafrost

August 01, 2023 12:01 pm

Scientists brought microscopic worms back to life after they were frozen in the Siberian permafrost for 46,000 years.

Acute case of this rare infection caused worms to crawl under man's skin; know more

April 05, 2023 10:17 am

The 64-year-old man experienced mild diarrhea and an itchy rash and reported to the University Hospital in Madrid, where doctors revealed that he had contracted Strongyloides stercoralis