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In 1825, a French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...- In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...
- Many people throw away dryer sheets after one use, but soaking a used sheet in a greasy pan overnight may help loosen baked-on residueA new kitchen hack involves using used dryer sheets for cleaning. These sheets contain surfactants that help lift oil from solid surfaces. ...
- The World Cup Reminds Us of the Animal Origins of FootballPigs' bladders were once a versatile tool, serving as containers for lard, preserves, and even in scientific and medical applications. Thei...
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...
- A chaotic dog bath inspired a 9-year-old girl to invent a device that could finally keep pets still long enough to dry themMeet Marissa Streng, a prodigious inventor who, at the tender age of nine, conceptualized the Puff-N-Fluff. This ingenious device puts an e...
- Can Indian craft chocolate go global and compete with the world's finest?Indian craft chocolate is growing. It aims to compete with global brands. Brands focus on local cacao from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and K...
- 10 Best Washing Machines with Inbuilt Heater in India 2025If you often struggle to get rid of tough and stubborn stains from your clothes, then it's time to switch to an inbuilt heater washing mach...
- Dishwashers save time and water yet consumers are not convinced these are a necessityEstimates by dishwasher makers put the market between Rs 140-200 crore. In contrast, the size of the residential air-conditioner market in ...
- How milkshakes made their way to world dominationShakes became popular in 19th century USA, partly due to availability of ice, sawn from frozen ponds in winter.
- Why it requires more than simple bans to stop plastic menacePlastic has few fans, yet its history shows that is unlikely to stop in. It is a product that has succeeded despite much overt opposition, ...
- IIT-KGP taps microwave radiation to create clean energy from Sunn HempKharagpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) have tapped microwave radiation to create cl...
- India’s education system needs to be far better than it is today: Bill GatesBill Gates is known to take an active interest in sanitation, so what does he think of the Swachh Bharat programme? “Well, building toilets...
- Alpine skiing-Ryding puts Britain on the podium in KitzbuehelALPINESKIING-MEN/RYDING:Alpine skiing-Ryding puts Britain on the podium in Kitzbuehel
- Now, wearable electronic health patches to be cheaperA method for producing inexpensive and high-performing wearable patches have been developed that can continuously monitor the body's vital ...
- I enjoy tennis or badminton over cricket, says Kaizad DinshawKaizad Dinshaw, the creative head and founder of Nitido Interior Design, gets talking about his interests, like and dislikes.
- Here's what encouraged the new-age moms to become entrepreneursMotherhood sabbaticals are inspiring women to spot voids in the market and birth new business ventures to fill them.
- India must follow Brazil's example in battling ultra-processed foodThe Delhi high court wrestled with defining `junk food', following the PIL by the Delhi-based Uday Foundation to ban such food in schools.
- It's time to open the floodgatesWater may be the most abused natural resource but for the innovative mind it can be the proverbial spring of money.
- Climate crusaders for a green causeEarth Care Awards, instituted by JSW & TOI, recognise the efforts of individuals and groups in trying to save the planet.
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