A mysterious bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), has been identified in Bangladesh patients showing severe Nipah-like symptoms such as respiratory distress and encephalitis, but testing negative for Nipah itself. 

New Deadly Virus Found in Bangladesh, Virus Mimics Deadly Nipah Symptoms

A mystery illness in Bangladesh has revealed a previously undetected bat virus infecting humans. Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), was detected in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The patients displayed severe symptoms similar to Nipah but tested negative for it. Later researchers found it was a new virus. Scientists are trying to decode what it is. 


Scientists Discover a New Bat-borne Virus Infecting Humans in Bangladesh

Cricket bats have long been made from willow, but could bamboo be the next big thing? Bamboo bats offer exciting benefits like greater durability, a larger sweet spot, and much less material waste, making them a highly sustainable alternative. Plus, bamboo’s consistent strength could change the way the game is played, especially for amateurs.

Are bamboo cricket bats the future? Sustainable, strong & game-changing! 

Conversations around space travel have never been louder. Humans are vying to go to the Moon, Mars, and even beyond. But is that possible? The problem isn't just the need to advance technology around spacecraft, but also how to prepare the human body for the gruelling journey.

Blood of THIS flying mammal might help humans travel through interstellar space

The teenager who died in the southern Indian state of Kerala due to the Nipah virus had eaten a contaminated hog plum fruit from his neighbourhood where the presence of fruit bats has been confirmed, said Health Minister Veena George on Monday (Jul 22).

Revealed: What did the Kerala teen eat before contracting deadly Nipah virus?

Bats, notorious carriers of deadly zoonotic diseases are everyone's nightmare, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as per recent research, they may also hold the key to understanding viral immunity.

Bats, viruses, and immunity: Research reveals how bats could help prevent future pandemics

Rats, bats and bees are becoming man's new best friend. You will be surprised how these creatures are helping to solve serious problems from sniffing out landmines to solving the age-old human-elephant conflict. These creatures are redefining their roles and are on a mission to change perceptions of their species. Here's a report.

Rats, Bats and Bees are now man's new best friend, here's why

Researchers have discovered a new creature considered to be “very rare” and endangered on the French island of Corsica. This rare species of bat was found fluttering around the mountainous Mediterranean island, which is located about 250 miles southeast of Marseille, the study published in October in the journal Revue suisse de Zoologie noted.

An extremely rare and endangered bat species has been found in Corsica in France

The century-old cricket bat industry of Kashmir Valley has become the biggest competitor for the famous English willow cricket bats. The number of cricket-playing nations picking up bats from Kashmir Valley has risen tremendously.

Kashmir willow bats set to feature in ODI World Cup after successful trial in qualifying campaign

Is the next pandemic going to emerge from Brazil's Amazon? What is the link between bats and viruses? Molly Gambhir tells you what scientists are saying.

Gravitas: The next pandemic to emerge from Brazil's amazon?

The world battled two long years of Covid pandemic and it has finally gotten a breather or has it? Now, scientists say that in the depths of Amazon's rainforests are caves that are home to thousands of bats. That is a concern that Brazil is home to so many bats - the animal that was allegedly the cause for Covid-19.

Is Brazil the next pandemic hot-spot? | Why do bats have so many viruses? | World DNA

In a welcome development, a critically endangered species of bats, which was not sighted in 40 years, has been found in Rwanda. The “incredible” discovery seems to have delighted conservationists, who feared it was already extinct.

Not seen for 40 years, critically endangered bats’ species found in Rwanda

Scientists in Wuhan have flagged a deadlier coronavirus found in bats from South Africa. They say the virus is one mutation away from infecting humans. Its mortality rate is around 33%.

WHO: More research needed on deadlier coronavirus flagged by Scientists in Wuhan

Scientists in Wuhan have flagged a deadlier coronavirus found in bats from South Africa. They say the virus is one mutation away from infecting humans. Its mortality rate is around 33%. Palki Sharma tells you how the world must respond.

Gravitas: Wuhan scientists flag deadlier coronavirus

The demand for Kashmir's willow bats have increased and orders are pouring from across the world. The Kashmir bat industry was established in 1947 after India got its independence.

J&K: Demand for Kashmir's willow bats increases

Bats have already got a bad name in times of the pandemic. The coronavirus that rattled the world and even made major lifestyle changes for everyone allegedly originated from wet markets in China and bats were the agency.

Amid global pandemic, bats lead race for 'bird of the year' in New Zealand

Nothing like a good drink with a buddy eh? Life's worries can take a hike while we vibe with those who matter. Why not extend the same logic to bloodthirsty, blood-sucking vampire bats?

Bloodthirsty vampire bats prefer sharing drink with friends, finds study

Scientists have discovered that human babies are not the only babblers, some bats are also very talkative in their infancy and even make sounds that recall the googoo-gagas of our own tots.

Scientists discover some baby bats babble like human infants

Guinea confirmed a case of Marburg disease, the World Health Organization said on Monday, the first recorded in West Africa of the lethal virus that's related to Ebola and, like Covid-19, passed from animal hosts to humans.

Guinea confirms first case of Marburg disease carried by bats

A bat has made it to the headlines who travelled from London to Russia, but ultimately got killed by a cat. Russia’s experts found a female Nathusius' pipistrelle bat which was the size of a human thumb and weighed around 8g (0.

'What an Olympian': Bat travelled from UK to Russia, but got killed by a cat

A new research by the scientists of the University of East Anglia, ZSL (Zoological Society of London), and Public Health England (PHE) has revealed that a coronavirus related to the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans has been found in horseshoe bats.

Novel coronavirus discovered in bats, says UK study

The progenitor of the novel coronavirus underwent 'very little change' to adapt to humans from bats, according to a new study which suggests that the ability of the virus to spread from one person to another likely evolved in the flying mammal prior to it jumping to its new human host.

Novel coronavirus jumped from bats to humans with 'very little change': Scientists 

The bat caves reeked of bat. In the murk of the grottoes, in a cave complex west of Bangkok, Thais in headlamps and with flashlights went about their business. Pilgrims to the temple that owns the complex prayed to Buddha figurines in one of the caves, the statues’ carved expressions betraying no reaction to the plip-plop-ploop of bat droppings falling on their shoulders.

A popular hangout for bats, tourists and now Covid sleuths

Since the pandemic took over the world, bats have gone from being just a creature to one of the most important subjects of various studies. It is not solely the scientists and researchers who are how taking interest in these creatures, but even civilians who want to sharpen their knowledge to protect themselves from any other viruses.

Researchers urge scientists to find more about bat viruses

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