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Mix 3 tbsp denatured alcohol into 1 quart of water for dirty windows; the two-ingredient formula can make a simple glass cleanerA university extension service suggests a simple homemade window cleaner. This effective solution uses denatured alcohol mixed with water. ...- How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...
- Psychologists say those who eat rice are psychologically different than wheat eaters; here’s why they are more likely to be loyal friends and spousesEating rice is heavily discouraged by fitness experts these days – due to its high glycaemic index, which can create spikes in blood sugar ...
- Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministryNepal estimates a $4.78 billion reconstruction bill following a deadly glacial flood. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN Gene...
- Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...
- Humans used betel nuts as drugs 25,000 years ago: Ancient teeth reveal the surprising psychoactive habit that began around the Ice AgeAncient teeth from Sulawesi show betel nut use 25,000 years ago. This habit predates early farming and represents habitual drug use. Resear...
- Ministry of Agriculture holds bilateral talks with Malaysia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar on cooperationIndia's Agriculture Minister met counterparts from three nations this week. Discussions focused on establishing institutional frameworks fo...
- El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at riskIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit stands at fifteen percent, impacting nearly half of its districts. This shortage threatens summer-sown cro...
- Lake Michigan looks calm from shore, but a 2013 11 kg of red dye experiment revealed its hidden waters can spread far faster than scientists expectedA 2013 dye experiment in Lake Michigan revealed that water in the lake’s open interior can spread surprisingly quickly. Researchers traced ...
- In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...
- In 2021, 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried 2,000 pairs of cotton underpants to test soil life. 5 years later, results from 12,000 teabags showed which soils were most activeIn 2021, around 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear and 12,000 tea bags in different soils. The experim...
- In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...
- Citrus peels may be more valuable than they look: 2026 USDA-backed study of 22 Florida-grown varieties and hybrids finds antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-cancer compoundsThe exploration of citrus peels by researchers unveils valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Various citrus varieties and t...
- Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...
- This cranberry farm in Massachusetts got converted to a wetland. Today, 20,000 native plants are restoring the ecosystem backIn Massachusetts, a former cranberry farm has undergone a remarkable transformation into a sprawling wildlife sanctuary. This successful re...
- The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...
- Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: MinisterKerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its respo...
- India harnessing power of its industry for space programmes: Shah on EOS-05 launchIndia's first imaging satellite, EOS-05, was successfully placed into geosynchronous orbit by ISRO. The GSLV-F17 rocket launched the over 2...
- Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woesWorldwide, farmers are grappling with severe challenges related to climate change and financial pressures that threaten food security. Spec...
- Quote of the day by George Washington Carver, 'Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom' offers timeless lesson on purpose, philosophy, wisdom, success, focus, ambition, productivity, personal growthQuote of the day by George Washington Carver remains powerful because freedom and education are deeply connected. Knowledge gives people gr...
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