You don't need meat or supplements to boost immunity. Shah Rukh Khan's heroine shares 10 plant-based foods that that makes your immune system powerful. All of them are considered as superfoods by Brown UniversitySuffering from weak immunity? You are not alone, unfortunately. Along with seasonal changes, people falling prey to coughs, colds and vario...
In June 2026, El Niño weakened Pacific trade winds, shutting down nutrient-rich upwelling; satellites then watched phytoplankton decline, threatening anchovies and seabirds as the ocean food chain began to unravelEl Niño has returned to the Pacific Ocean in June 2026, impacting marine ecosystems. Weakened trade winds are reducing nutrient upwelling, ...
Tired of chia seeds turning into jelly? Dr Pal shares 2 simple tricks to make them easier to eatChia seeds can be easily added to everyday meals without much effort. Sprinkle them over oatmeal, porridge, yoghurt, smoothie bowls and cer...
18-year-old Colorado student Natalie Muro invents wave-powered device that fights toxic algal blooms using invasive weedA brilliant eighteen-year-old student developed a groundbreaking floating device designed to tackle toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driv...
In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%Researchers repurposed oyster shell waste to improve sour farmland in China. This five-year trial significantly boosted peanut crop yields ...
In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...
Fertiliser giants bet big on specialty productsSpecialty fertilisers, widely used in horticulture, are gaining popularity as farmers seek better yields and more efficient use of nutrient...
Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...
Are eggs good if you have fatty liver? Here’s what research saysEggs are a source of essential nutrients such as protein and choline, both of which can contribute positively to liver health. However, the...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury outRice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers pro...
Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugsNestle is developing specialized products for GLP-1 weight-loss drug users. Artificial intelligence aids in analyzing research and identify...
A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforestThe Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Ch...
Struggling with gut issues? Delhi nutritionist suggests 7 simple food combinations for better digestionSupporting better digestion does not require drastic dietary overhauls or reliance on artificial supplements. According to Delhi nutritioni...
In the 1980s, Pablo Escobar brought 4 hippos to Colombia. Today, they have become the world's largest invasive hippo populationPablo Escobar's four imported hippos have spawned Colombia's largest invasive population, disrupting local ecosystems. These robust animals...
Urea import costs ease as India's fertiliser subsidy bill pressure set to easeIndia's new urea tender is expected to secure the nutrient at lower prices. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers received bids significantly...
Beaches used swarms of rice-sized sand piranhas as nature's cleanup crew to consume dead and decaying matter; the result transformed organic waste into nutrients that return to the ecosystem and support coastal lifeSand piranhas, scientifically known as Excirolana chiltoni, are tiny marine isopods that inhabit sandy intertidal areas along Pacific coast...
Full-fat milk, cheese and dairy every day? Canadian study delivers surprising findings on weight and cholesterolIn a groundbreaking Canadian research project involving 74 adults, evidence emerged showing that full-fat dairy does not contribute to weig...