You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight backSouth Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastic...
19 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
The safer kitchen-cleaning techniques that cut through grease without harsh fumesNew research shows natural cleaning methods effectively tackle household grease. Plant-based ingredients, mild alkalis like baking soda, en...
07 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
How Did People Preserve Food Before Modern Kitchens?Before refrigerators, people used clever methods like salting and fermentation to keep food fresh. These ancient techniques focused on cont...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
No facials, no expensive beauty ingredients: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals her beauty secret of her grandmother who passed away 94 with 'barely any wrinkles’Priyanka Chopra revealed her grandmother's secret to youthful skin: coconut oil. This natural ingredient combats microbes and reduces infla...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
This Everyday Kitchen Habit Could Be Quietly Affecting Your Food More Than You ThinkYour kitchen cutting board poses hidden risks. Plastic boards shed microplastics, potentially harming food and health. Wooden boards can tr...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Don't Toss This Common Kitchen Scrap: It's Plant Gold That Makes Garden Soil Richer FastYour kitchen waste holds immense value for your garden. Eggshells, banana peels, and coffee grounds are rich in nutrients essential for pla...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
DIY Fertilizer: The Kitchen Ingredient That Makes Plants Explode With LifeGardeners across the United States are discovering kitchen waste benefits plants. Science shows composting these materials recycles nutrien...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Rich Garden Soil: Easy Composting Tips That Cut Your TrashAmericans discard significant food waste annually. Composting offers a simple, science-based solution to convert these scraps into valuable...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
The Bathroom Spot That Almost No One Cleans ProperlyResearchers highlight that the underside of the toilet rim is a breeding ground for bacteria, often missed during regular cleanings. Biofil...
04 Apr, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
How Food Was Stored Before Modern Kitchens Changed EverythingLong before modern refrigerators, ancient humans mastered food preservation. They used sun, salt, cold, and microbes to store food for surv...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Nothing is insignificant
Microbes are vital for survival. Like a forest, humans are mobile ecosystems. Trillions of microbes populate our bodies. These microbes wor...
01 Sep, 2025, 11.39 PM IST
Study: Microorganisms' ability to adapt to climate change may help to reduce global warming28 May, 2023, 10.43 PM IST
Bio-stimulant comes under rules that apply to fertiliserThe government has brought biostimulants under rules that govern fertiliser and other crop nutrients used to enhance the productivity of th...
06 Apr, 2021, 07.34 AM IST
Curbs intact, India could put a lid on new cases by May 21: EconomistsAll this is dependent on anti-infection curbs being observed, says a paper on Covid.
01 May, 2020, 08.40 AM IST
- Ficci apprised PM on need to enact legistlation on biological material
Ficci has apprised PM Dr Manmohan Singh on the need to enact legislation for mandatory transfer of biological material by the developed cou...
06 Jan, 2005, 07.35 PM IST
- Micro-organism patents need 3rd re-work of Bill
The Patents (Second) Amendment Bill 1999 has been framed with a lot of ingenuity. On first glance, the Bill seems to have included patentin...
22 May, 2002, 02.08 AM IST