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Indian festivals often involve new clothes, leading to the repurposing of old ones. These old garments find various uses in the kitchen, su...

Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria called Treponema Pallidum.

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The coating makes the fabric hydrophobic, meaning microbes are less likely to stick to the cloth.

Some experts are sceptical that such initiatives can lead to large-scale transformation.

The tech giant claimed that the JetSteam in the AirDresser eliminates 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.

The IIT is working in coordination with government departments. Some of these solutions have been launched while others are in the pipeline...

Several layers of cotton fabric can block droplet and other contamination in the environment.

Researchers at Iowa State University developed a gel-like film consisting of cellulose fibres - a byproduct of kombucha tea

The ever-present mobile phones are a source of spreading infections in health care settings, as they are almost never sterilised.

Self-cleaning surfaces work by being extremely repellent to water but often stop working when they are damaged or exposed to oil.