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Tata Chemicals shares fall 3% after Kenya orders end to operations. Here’s whyTata Chemicals reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 17 crore in the June 2026 quarter, compared with a profit of Rs 252 crore a year earl...- Tata Chemicals issues statement after Kenya govt orders suspension of operationsTata Chemicals Magadi has submitted a compliance report to the Kenyan government to address regulatory concerns and is awaiting further ins...
- Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikesThe popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying t...
- ‘Are we slaves to others?’: Kenyan President Ruto orders Tata Chemicals to halt operationsKenyan President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to stop its operations in Kenya. The President stated the company's presence faile...
- A synthetic hormone was added to a remote Canadian lake in tiny amounts — then an entire fish population nearly collapsedA synthetic estrogen introduced into a Canadian lake caused a significant ecological shock. This chemical, present in tiny amounts, severel...
- In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...
- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...
- Jewellery turning black? This aluminium foil, baking soda & salt hack can bring back its shine; here’s how it works and what to avoidReviving the lustre of dull silver jewellery can be surprisingly easy at home. A simple combination of aluminium foil, baking soda and hot ...
- Prasol Chemicals fixes price band for Rs 500-cr IPO; issue to open on Sep 8Prasol Chemicals will launch its Rs 500-crore Initial Public Offering on September 8. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 643-676 pe...
- Near Yuma, an EPA report found 8 dry tons of biosolids per acre cut fertiliser needs to one-fourth in year 1; by year 3, no supplemental fertiliser was requiredResearch conducted in Yuma, Arizona, revealed that the use of biosolids can greatly reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. By applying b...
- Akshay Kumar’s home is completely pest-free with no chemicals. Wife, Twinkle Khanna shares organic DIY pest spray; all ingredients are available in your kitchenAre you completely exasperated with unwanted guests such as red ants, cockroaches and other termites in your home? Bollywood superstar Aksh...
- Science says space smells different after astronauts return inside, Here’s the chemistry behind the strange odorAstronauts have described the smell as resembling spent gunpowder, ozone, burning metal and welding fumes. NASA even worked with fragrance ...
- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...
- Scientists used micro-X-ray fluorescence to study 55-million-year-old penguin fossils from Antarctica - Here’s what they reveal about the continent’s warmer pastThe discovery of ancient penguin fossils on Seymour Island paints a vivid picture of Antarctica's once warmer environment. Micro-X-ray fluo...
- The receipt in your hand looks harmless, but its heat-sensitive coating can contain chemicals that transfer to skin, raising fresh questions about repeated everyday exposureMany receipts are printed on heat-sensitive thermal paper, which contains chemicals like BPA and BPS. This poses a risk as exposure can occ...
- Why are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? Study reveals a surprising link to arthropod repellents and ectoparasitesWhy are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? In urban landscapes, birds have taken to using cigarette filters in their nests...
- 20 stocks, 100% returns: How retail investors tapped a multibagger wave in deeper Indian marketRetail investors enjoyed impressive returns by picking specific stocks wisely. Over the last year, numerous companies showcased returns exc...
- Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero...
- In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native speciesHazardous substances near Shattuck Chemical Company prompted a settlement for restoration projects. Funds supported habitat improvements al...
- Exxon, Lyondell among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets, could fetch $8 billion, FT reportsShell is reportedly seeking to sell its U.S. chemical assets for up to eight billion dollars. Several major companies and a private equity ...
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