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MIT scientists built over 400 tiny ecosystems with 12 to 20 bacterial species; after adding an outsider, the more changeable communities were easier to invade- This $180 gadget feeds your sourdough starter for a week while you're away; what is it and how does it work?
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- Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...04 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Skipping exercise? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 ways it can affect your gut healthEngaging in regular physical activity has been linked to enhanced gut health, claims Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi. Studies s...02 Nov, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Cornell scientists divided 3 ponds into different plant plots; some had more methane in the water, yet gas escaping into the air did not increase as expectedRecent findings from Cornell University reveal the crucial role freshwater plants play in regulating greenhouse gas emissions in pond ecosy...01 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- 75,000-year-old Neanderthal fed soft food before murdered with a sharp spear in a possible ‘heart shot’, Cambridge study findsResearchers found evidence that a Neanderthal named Shanidar A may have been deliberately killed by a spear. The discovery suggests early i...01 Nov, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- AI is no longer just coding or generating images. It has now designed a virus that was used on a human being. Did the patient survive?A California startup has used artificial intelligence to design a virus that was administered to a human patient for the first time. The ex...30 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- What happened to a Michigan Red Baron worker targeted in a prank? How a fundraiser brought unexpected supportIn Michigan, a delivery worker named Walt Z faced off against a prankster who faked a money-taking scenario. The humorous confrontation was...30 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- ‘Life goes on’: Scientists describe how ‘zombie’ bacteria keep pumping DNA after deathResearchers at Aarhus University have made a fascinating discovery: even after bacteria die, they retain the ability to generate DNA. This ...30 Oct, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- Goodbye to sunrise for 4 months: Scientists are living on Arctic ice to discover what lives beneath it; you won't believe what they sawA team of twelve ambitious researchers is embarking on a remarkable four-month journey into the depths of the Arctic, devoid of sunlight. T...29 Oct, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Over 20,000 pieces of trash removed from Yellowstone’s thermal pools in 2026: Could the visitors’ waste harm the hot springs into changing color?More than 20,000 pieces of garbage have been collected from hydrothermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. This removal aims to prevent f...26 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Is your favourite diet soda really safe? How it effects weight loss in comparison to water, revealed in new studyA new two-year study has challenged concerns about diet soda and weight gain, finding that adults who drank diet beverages lost a similar a...22 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Europe’s last penicillin plant faces a bitter fight against China’s cheaper drugsThe Sandoz penicillin plant in Kundl, Austria, is under threat from cheaper Chinese antibiotic production. European healthcare programs ben...21 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Fertiliser stocks: Combination of strong headwinds and structural repair. Who will win? 9 stocks, 4 with upside potential of up to 31%For the better part of a decade now, every time this critical sector has run into trouble, the government has stepped in. The clean-up bega...20 Oct, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- In 2018, over 6,000 volunteers examined pictures of tuberculosis bacteria exposed to drugs; their answers helped researchers test resistance to 13 medicinesIn a collective effort in 2018, over 6,000 volunteers joined the BashTheBug project, focusing on tuberculosis bacteria images. Utilizing th...17 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...16 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- PCOS, fertility and bone health: Gastro doctor, Dr Pal highlights 5 kinds of food women should not ignoreGastro doctor Dr Pal has highlighted five food groups women should include regularly to support their health through different life stages....15 Oct, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s cause of death revealed after months of mystery; what wildlife officials foundJackie, the beloved bald eagle famed for her live nest broadcasts, sadly succumbed to avian influenza last August. The illness led to grave...15 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- A scientist collected snails in 1920; A century later, their guts revealed a hidden worldScientists analysed preserved Rocky Mountain snails collected between 1920 and 2018 and recovered evidence of the microbes that once lived ...14 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
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