Nov 6 (Reuters) - Ethiopia is building a giant dam on the Blue Nile, close to its border with Sudan. Ethiopia says the hydropower project is crucial to its economic development. Egypt is worried the ...

Airplanes loaded with pesticide have taken to the skies above Dallas to combat the West Nile virus, which has infected at least 552 people in Texas and killed 21, according to the Texas Department of ...

West Nile virus (WNV) is primarily transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. More than 2,600 people have died of West Nile virus in the United States since it was first detected in New York City ...

The Nile crocodile found across Africa is a giant aquatic reptile that is known for its extraordinary hunting abilities and ...

April 27 (Reuters) - Seven African countries are pressing for changes to water allocation from the Nile river, planning a new treaty that would sidestep heavyweights Egypt and Sudan, which are ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Actress Lisa Whelchel announced that she has ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. The Nile is one of the most famous ...

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam is seen as it undergoes construction work on the river Nile in Guba Woreda (Reuters) - Ethiopia is building a giant dam on the Blue Nile, close to its ...