Brazil declares official end to Zika virus epidemic
It’s time to pack your bags! For the past 18 months, travelers have been wary of visiting Brazil due to the mosquito-borne...
Zika is no longer an international public health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday that Zika virus is no longer a global public health emergency....
Alarming new study suggests Zika virus could cause infertility in men
It seems every time we think we know all the terrifying health effects of the Zika virus, new research shows it’s...
Brazil unleashes millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat Zika
Mosquitoes are an annoyance to nearly everyone who encounters them, and the little buzzers are responsible for...
Is Zika the real cause of microcephaly in Brazil? New study raises questions
The massive microcephaly outbreak that rocked Brazil last year has confounded researchers who are trying to understand...
First cases of Zika-related microcephaly confirmed in Thailand
Health officials just confirmed the first two cases of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus in Southeast Asia....
South Carolina kills millions of bees while spraying for Zika mosquitoes
The Zika virus is now officially spreading within the US, so it’s understandable that public health officials...
Zika found in US mosquitoes for the first time
For the first time in the continental United States, researchers have confirmed positive tests for Zika virus in...
Zika outbreak declared in Miami Beach
An outbreak of the Zika virus has been identified in a section of Miami Beach, Florida after five people were determined...
FDA approves genetically modified mosquitos to fight Zika
With confirmation that Zika-carrying mosquitos have finally spread to the US, the US Food and Drug Administration...
INFOGRAPHIC: The challenges and triumphs of engineering the Rio Olympic games
On August 5, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Rio Olympics. Though the...
CDC issues historic Zika virus warning for northern Miami
Fourteen cases of Zika virus have been reported in the Miami area, leading Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials...
First known case of Zika transmission from woman to man reported in NYC
Since 2015, the Zika virus has been found in 48 countries, prompting scientists from around the world to research...
Zika may have claimed its first victim in the continental US
Last Friday, health officials announced that the first death related to Zika has occurred in the continental US....
Tiny bacteria ‘wind farms’ could power your smartphone
Bacteria are often associated with disease - but in the future they could serve as a potent power source. University...
How to protect your family from mosquitoes without using harsh chemicals
Summer is here and with it comes barbecues and other outdoor activities that we can enjoy in the warm weather....
Experimental Zika vaccine to be tested on humans for the first time
The FDA just approved the world's first clinical trial of a Zika vaccine. The tests will determine whether or not...
Long Island welcomes bats that can eat 1,000 mosquitoes an hour to fight Zika
Some of the DIY bat boxes at the gardens were made by boy and girl scouts and required just a few simple materials:...
The number of pregnant women with Zika in the US just tripled
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced that the number of pregnant women in the US with...
Millions of genetically altered mosquitoes are being released in the Cayman Islands to fight Zika
Not only are mosquitoes annoying, but they are absolutely devastating to public health because they spread disease...
WHO warns yellow fever could be “a threat for the entire world”
Nearly 2,000 people are thought to be suffering from yellow fever in the southern African nation of Angola, as...
Sculptural Lazika Municipality Building Ushers in an Era of Climate Responsive Architecture in Georgia
Propped up on stilts to keep it safe from flooding, a common technique in the region, the Lazika Municipality Building...
