From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chainFresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by f...
In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...
Actress Julia Roberts grows lettuce, tomatoes and kale at home: 5 gardening lessons every beginner can follow easilyJulia Roberts has spoken about growing vegetables at home, including lettuce, tomatoes, kale, carrots and beets, and eating what her family...
In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...
In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...
In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...
Once known as ‘Little Taiwan,’ this Chinese fishing village was home to 2,000 people, now a ghost town 40 miles from ShanghaiHoutouwan, a former prosperous fishing village, now stands abandoned and overgrown with vegetation. Residents left due to limited transport...
How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...
No eggs, but 40 g protein: Mumbai fitness coach shares cheesy vegetarian omelette recipe for a healthy breakfastMumbai fitness coach Vanshika Khurana shares a nutritious vegetarian omelette recipe that gives the classic breakfast a healthy makeover. P...
From 105 kg expired food & 32 litres of milk to 50 kg chicken and rotten veggies: What FDA found inside Bengaluru’s 3-star and 5-star hotel kitchens will shock youBengaluru's Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections at several high-end hotels. Officials discovered expired foo...
Struggling with fatty liver? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 healthy breakfast options to add to your dietEmbracing wholesome breakfasts can greatly enhance your daily vitality and contribute to liver health. Harvard-trained gut doctor Saurabh S...
David Beckham’s gardening hacks: How the football legend grows roses, plums and fresh vegetables at homeDavid Beckham often shares his country garden, featuring roses and vegetables on his Instagram handle. He learned a simple trick for planti...
Onion, chicken prices make home-cooked meals costlier in July: ReportVegetarian thali costs rose four percent year-on-year in July. Non-vegetarian thali prices increased nine percent due to higher chicken cos...
Pamela Anderson grows vegetables and roses together in her kitchen garden. Actress shares 7 simple garden rules to follow for beginnersPamela Anderson is inspiring beginner gardeners with a tour of her beautiful kitchen garden and seven simple gardening rules. From growing ...
Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...