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Something strange may be happening high above the surface of Venus: New study finds a surprising clue about whether life could survive in its acidic clouds- Why are you always covered in mosquito bites while others escape untouched? Scientists uncover the hidden skin chemistry that may make some people irresistible to mosquitoes
- Science says older eggs are easier to peel, here’s what happens inside the shell as they age
- Cockroach milk has 3 times the energy of cow’s milk; 10 years after the bizarre discovery, researchers from India, France, Japan and US honored with 2026 Ig Nobel Chemistry prize in SwitzerlandThe 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry has gone to researchers for their groundbreaking work on cockroach milk, unveiling high-energy protein...05 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Playcore, lying at the heart of creativityHuman creativity stems from play, not serious endeavors. Innovators are players, like children with advanced tools. Frivolous and serious p...05 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- Love Horoscope Today, September 5, 2026: Love Takes an Unexpected Turn as Venus in Libra Brings Clarity and Moon-Mars Sparks ChemistryLove Horoscope Today, September 5, 2026: The romantic mood is active, expressive and slightly unpredictable. Moon and Mars in Gemini make c...04 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- 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...04 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- 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...03 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- 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...03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- 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...03 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- In the 1830s, America imported autumn olives from eastern Asia to stop erosion and reclaim mines; now the plant infests much of the United StatesAutumn olive, introduced from Asia, was used for erosion control and land restoration. This shrub's nitrogen-fixing ability and rapid growt...02 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- 12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystemsA 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae wit...02 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Lake 223 acid rain experiment: Scientists added sulfuric acid to an Ontario lake for 17 years. The water recovered, but the fish didn’tA 17-year acid rain experiment at Canada’s Lake 223 changed its water chemistry and disrupted its ecosystem. Although the lake’s acidity ha...02 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- 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 ...01 Sep, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
- Hi Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Nayanthara, Kavin's Tamil rom-movie in theatresThe romantic drama Hi, featuring Nayanthara and Kavin, has hit theaters today. Netizens have watched the film and now the verdict is out. A...28 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally todayRice paddies are known for methane emissions. But UC Irvine researchers found another atmospheric connection worth watching. Flooded rice f...26 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- In 2012, NASA observed a fuel droplet continue burning invisibly in space after the visible flame went out, producing carbon monoxide and formaldehydeNASA's 2012 space station experiment revealed an invisible cool flame phenomenon. This unexpected discovery occurred when fuel droplets con...25 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Delhi government school Class XII students study Chemistry without a regular teacher for 3 years; rely on their own preparation for board examsClass XII science students at a Delhi government school in Khajuri Khas have reportedly studied Chemistry without a regular teacher for up ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
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