Psychology says people who carefully unwrap the aluminum foil around their food aren't obsessive, they may prefer neatness over messPsychology suggests that people who carefully open the aluminum foil around their food aren't necessarily perfectionists or overly controll...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Many people scrub the grill with a wire brush, but doctors warn stray bristles send people to the ER every year; a crumpled ball of aluminum foil cleans the grates with nothing to swallowMetal wire-bristle grill brushes have been recalled due to loose bristles posing health risks. These stray bristles can embed in food and c...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...
08 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Why bananas ripen so quickly, and the trick that may slow it downBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. A new method uses aluminum foil to wrap banana stems, limiting gas release and slowing ripening....
08 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
08 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
The affordable kitchen fix for burnt and greasy baking traysBurnt baking trays can be restored with common kitchen ingredients. Baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap work together. Baking soda breaks d...
07 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
01 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Why Putting a Spoon in Your Freezer Could Save Your FoodKitchen cooks are finding a simple trick to reduce food waste: freezing a steel spoon. This method, backed by science, leverages thermal co...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
How to sharpen kitchen knives at home without tools: A simple trick that improves cuttingScientific research confirms that sharp knives significantly improve food quality and safety by reducing cutting force and preventing crush...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Acid in the air? IMD study finds rain turning more acidic in IndiaA 34-year study reveals a concerning trend of increasing acidity in India's rainwater. Visakhapatnam, Prayagraj, and Mohanbari are experien...
12 Apr, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Understanding Tariffs: Here's what they are and how they workTariffs are taxes on imports, typically paid by importers and passed on to consumers. While intended to protect domestic industries and can...
04 Mar, 2025, 01.36 PM IST
Donald Trump favours huge new tariffs. What are they, how do they work?Donald Trump proposes hefty tariffs on foreign goods to boost American jobs, reduce the federal deficit, and lower food prices. He suggests...
27 Sep, 2024, 01.49 PM IST
Will Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites deplete ozone layer? The full reportThe ozone can be depleted by the internet satellite like Elon Musk’s Starlink. There are more than 8,000 internet satellites in low-Earth o...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.52 AM IST
Does hydrogen water live up to the hype?Hydrogen water is made by simply adding more H's into your H2O. But when it comes to its purported health advantages, researchers are skept...
10 Mar, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
Why virus may bring plastic back in favour16 Mar, 2020, 01.52 PM IST
India gained $755 million in additional exports to US due to US-China trade war: UNCTADIndia gained about $755 mn in additional exports to US in the first half of 2019 due to trade war with China.
06 Nov, 2019, 05.47 PM IST
India, Peru complement each other; Lima hopes to be Delhi's gateway to the region: Minister"India and Peru complement each other. We are similar in many ways from multiethnicity to variety of culture to food. Therefore Indians fee...
31 Mar, 2017, 09.23 AM IST