AI helps identify bat species suspected of carrying Nipah virus

Based on traits of bats to carry the virus, researchers have pointed out that more bat species in India may be reservoirs of Nipah than the only …

Scientists create map showing bat-human viral transmission

The highest risk hotspots for zoonotic bat viruses are West Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia

BATting for disease

A new study maps the transmission landscape for diseases emanating due to contact with bats

Bat out of hell

The deadly Ebola virus has a reservoir in fruit bats

Bushmeat contributing to Ebola epidemic, warns FAO

Ebola death toll rises to over 630

Call from cave

Bats, largely elusive till now, are slowly revealing their secrets as scientists record and analyse their calls

Recycling metals better for environment than mining or production: UNEP panel

Its two reports advocate improvements in recycling systems, adoption of product-centric approach