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A strange honeycomb rash appeared on a child’s stomach and grew more painful over weeks, until doctors traced the unusual skin damage to how he used his laptopA mysterious honeycomb-like rash on a boy’s abdomen was initially mistaken for an injury, but doctors traced it to prolonged laptop use. Th...- In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still growThe 2021 NASA seed experiment ultimately demonstrates why some of the most important space discoveries can begin with objects that appear r...
- AC maintenance: How a Rs 250 cover can save you from costly repair billsA simple Rs 250 rain cover for a residential split AC can help protect the outdoor unit from direct exposure to rain, moisture and dust dur...
- Science says chilli burns your mouth without actually burning it, here’s what capsaicin does to your nervesThe sensation after biting into a hot chilli can be intense: your mouth may feel as though it is on fire. Your lips can tingle, your tongue...
- Switzerland is putting sheep’s wool on a melting glacier to fight climate change — here’s why scientists think it could work as results start coming inSwiss researchers are testing sheep's wool to protect shrinking Alpine glaciers. This natural fiber offers an eco-friendly alternative to s...
- Those black dots around your car’s windshield aren’t decoration; the ceramic frit helps protect the adhesive from UV light and reduces heat-related distortionThe small black dots you see on windshields are known as frit, consisting of a ceramic enamel that is fused into the glass. This frit serve...
- Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
- Mix baking soda, salt and hot water with aluminium foil: What it does, benefits and how to use this silver cleaning hackRevive the sparkle of your silver treasures using an easy home remedy that employs baking soda, salt, hot water, and aluminum foil. The ele...
- Marie Curie and her husband Pierre spent nearly four years boiling and processing tonnes of uraninite in a leaky Paris shed without proper ventilation to isolate a tiny amount of radium, and more than a century later, her notebooks from those experiments remain radioactive and are kept in lead-lined boxesMarie Curie's personal items remain radioactive more than a century after her groundbreaking research. Her notebooks and possessions are st...
- Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Here’s what this simple household hack can do in your gardenWrap aluminium foil around your plants: Gardeners can use reflective aluminium foil around young plants to help deter aphids. The reflectiv...
- Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summersUsing aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick se...
- Burnt iron pan looks ruined? Try these easy cleaning hacks to remove stubborn food and restore its surfaceReviving burnt cast-iron pans is achievable with the right cleaning methods. Begin by simmering water to loosen stubborn food remnants. Uti...
- Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperaturesScorching temperatures and oppressive humidity grip the southern United States. Heat indices are exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit in severa...
- Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Why are people putting their banknotes in kitchen foil to protect them?Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Aluminium foil can provide an additional layer of protection for banknotes by reducing their exposure to d...
- Aluminum pans need the right kind of cleaning if grease, grime, burnt food or mineral deposits make them look permanently blackened; here are a few ways to bring back their shineAluminum pans can become blackened due to heat and food residue. Proper cleaning techniques can restore their original luster and appearanc...
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...
- One habit that will barely take 10 minutes can lower risk of cancer diagnosis and improve longevity. Doctor says, 'You do not need a workout…’While you cannot 100% prevent the occurrence of cancer (there is a genetic component to cancer), there indeed are some lifestyle changes yo...
- Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
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