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In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...
Mother Dairy launches India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment DayMother Dairy has introduced India's first naturally degradable milk pouch. This innovation will begin in Delhi-NCR on June 5. The new packa...
You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight backSouth Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastic...
‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...
The ocean near Panama quietly skipped a season and scientists are still trying to understand whyFor the first time in over 40 years, the Gulf of Panama experienced a complete break in its annual upwelling cycle. This vital process, dri...
Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...
The clothing item you should never use twice is not a T-shirt or jeans, but the one thing you probably wear every morning without a second thoughtMost people reuse T-shirts and jeans without hesitation, but rewearing socks is a completely different story. Experts warn that socks quick...
This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...
Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
Is the Korean food- Kimchi good for your gut? Gastro doctor shares 5 foods to fix your gut healthGut health is crucial for overall wellness. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard specialist, identifies five key food groups supporting gut health. ...
One daily habit, multiple diseases avoided: Doctors advice doing this routine properly as wrong method can be harmfulA simple daily habit like handwashing continues to play a major role in preventing multiple infections, even in today’s advanced medical wo...
Why This Wooden Canoe Stayed Perfectly Hidden Underwater for CenturiesA remarkable ancient dugout canoe found in Wisconsin offers a rare glimpse into the past. Scientists explain how certain lake conditions, l...
Geologists Find Strange Stone Tunnels That Could Point to a Never-Before-Seen Lifeform on EarthScientists found tiny, organized tunnels within desert rocks. These formations are unlike natural geological processes. Chemical traces sug...
A Simple Routine for a Cleaner MattressMattresses accumulate microorganisms, skin cells, and oils, leading to allergens like dust mite feces and fungal components that trigger al...
Everyone Talks About Cleaning, But No One Mentions This StepTrue cleanliness goes beyond a shiny appearance. Scientific studies reveal that rinsing surfaces after cleaning and ensuring cleaning tools...
What Happens When Deep Earth Life Stays Dormant for Thousands of YearsDeep subsurface microbes survive for millennia by entering suspended metabolism, drastically lowering energy needs and relying on chemical ...
Why Your Kitchen Sponge Might Be Making Everything Smell WorseYour kitchen sponge, a cleaning essential, harbors billions of bacteria. Research reveals these porous tools become microbial hotspots, bre...
Is Your Kitchen Sponge Spreading More Than It Cleans?Kitchen sponges harbor dangerous germs. These common cleaning tools become breeding grounds for bacteria and other microbes. Studies reveal...
The tiny microbes behind one of the best-preserved fossils ever foundAmong some of the most spectacular fossils unearthed are those found in strange locations, and new research is now showing that the way the...