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In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...
Woman says she saw God 'build the next Earth': She was an atheist all her life, then a 50-minute ‘death’ changed her belief foreverRiley Courtright, a lifelong atheist diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, says two near-death experiences over 18 months complet...
Farmer noticed one unusual rice plant, selected its seeds for years and developed a paddy variety yielding 8,000 kg per hectareFarmer Indrasan Singh of Inderpuri from Uttarakhand developed a paddy variety after noticing one plant that differed from the rest in a cro...
In December 2025, China ran seven 5,000-ton coal trains across Inner Mongolia as a formation heavier than three Eiffel Towers combined, without physically connecting them; engineers believe it could boost rail capacity by over 50% without new tracksChina successfully tested seven freight trains operating as one unit. These trains were virtually coupled using advanced wireless control s...
No eggs, but 25g protein: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy, crispy pancake recipeMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana shared a protein-rich pancake recipe. This savoury pancake is loaded with vegetables and offers 25g pr...
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
Ethanol blending: India should consider temporary cut to 15% from 20% target, says ICRIERIndia should consider temporarily lowering ethanol blending in petrol to 15% during severe feedstock shortages or sharp food-price pressure...
Can artificial snow save a melting glacier? Scientists tested cloud seeding on China’s Muz Taw Glacier and found a surprising change in ice lossScientists experimented with cloud seeding to encourage snowfall on China's Muz Taw Glacier. This artificial snow increased the glacier's r...
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paperA research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while ...
In 1994, NASA flew four Japanese red-bellied newts on STS-65 for nearly 15 days; two adults died, but 32 newt eggs hatchedSpace Shuttle Columbia's 1994 mission studied animal reproduction in zero gravity. Four red-bellied newts and medaka fish were part of biol...
In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology. Henry Cavendish...
CIC directs Food Ministry to disclose inter-ministerial committee records on Bharat Atta and RiceThe Central Information Commission has directed the Department of Food and Public Distribution to provide agendas and minutes of the Inter-...
In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
Indian rice export rates rise to one-year high as lower rainfall fuels supply woesIndian rice export prices have reached their highest point in a year. Below-average monsoon rainfall raises concerns about production and t...
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...
Madhavan’s comfort food that he eats without guilt is the secret to why French women don’t get fat. It can reduce 60% body fatOne of R. Madhavan’s favourite comfort foods – curd rice, which he savours without guilt or regret at any time of the day – can help heal y...
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing gamesA Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds. This impressive speed surpassed Usain Bolt's previous world r...
Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last yearTiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legenda...