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‘Life goes on’: Scientists describe how ‘zombie’ bacteria keep pumping DNA after death- Pressure cooker mistake: Doctor says this dangerous habit could be causing more health problems than outside food
- ‘No choice’: 'Embarrassed' reality TV star Brandi Glanville fights back tears on podcast as she opens up about health crisis and GoFundMe response
- China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear powerChinese scientists have created PhosCage, a material that captures uranium from seawater. This new substance performs significantly better ...06 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- What’s really in your fast-food soda? A US study tested over 90 beverages; what they found raises hygiene questionsThe taste of restaurant fountain drinks can vary significantly due to several factors, particularly the cleanliness of the equipment. Studi...05 Sep, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- NASA sent Pseudomonas aeruginosa on shuttle Atlantis to space, where it formed denser biofilms with an unusual “column-and-canopy” structureIn groundbreaking space experiments, bacteria grown in synthetic urine were sent aboard the Atlantis space shuttle on two occasions. These ...27 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 1942, the tanker SS Gulfoil was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico; nearly 70 years later, NOAA found its wreck covered in Lophelia coralThe SS Gulfoil, a World War II tanker, has transformed into a stunning coral reef over the years. After resting on the seabed for decades, ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens BrahmaputraA NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brah...14 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...18 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Why Your Room Still Smells Bad After Cleaning, And Its Hidden ReasonHomes often smell musty even after cleaning. This is due to hidden biofilms created by bacteria. These microbes trap nutrients and moisture...21 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- The Hidden Slime in Your Water Bottle Cap: Why You Should Wash It Every DayYour reusable water bottle, a symbol of eco-friendliness, might harbor a hidden danger: a slimy biofilm teeming with bacteria and fungi. St...03 Apr, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- New study links heart attacks to bacterial infections – here's what doctors are warningA new study reveals a potential link between oral bacteria and heart attacks. Researchers found specific bacteria, commonly found in the mo...16 Sep, 2025, 02.08 AM IST
- Not just cholesterol, poor oral hygiene can also give you a heart attackA recent study reveals a potential link between oral bacteria and heart attacks. Researchers discovered that bacteria, especially viridans ...09 Sep, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
- Bathroom warning: If you spot pink stains, it is a big health risk, says doctor. How to cleanPink slime, a biofilm of the bacterium Serratia marcescens, thrives in moist bathroom environments. It can pose health risks to individuals...28 Feb, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
- Microplastics in sewage become 'hubs' for drug-resistant bacteria: StudyAccording to the scientists, including those from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in the US, these plastic particles less tha...26 Mar, 2021, 05.30 PM IST
- 7,000 new marine microbial species discoveredThe scientists at HKUST discovered the microbial species, including Acidobacteria — a natural medicinal phylum containing the CRISPR gene e...11 Mar, 2019, 11.08 PM IST
- Novel wound-healing technology developedResearchers at WSU in the US used an antibiotic in combination with the electric current to kill all of the highly persistent Pseudomonas a...30 Nov, 2016, 12.31 PM IST
- A glass of water contains ten million bacteria!As per a recent research, it has been found that drinking water has millions of "good bacteria" found in water pipes and purification plant...28 Dec, 2015, 01.17 PM IST
- Our mouth naturally fights dental cavities, new study revealsSalivary mucins - key components of mucus found in mouth - actively protect our teeth from the cavity-causing bacterium, a new study has fo...12 Nov, 2014, 05.27 PM IST
- E-cigarettes help deadly bacteria to thriveAlexander said that one possible contribution to the increased virulence of MRSA was the rapid change in pH induced by e-cigarette vapour.19 May, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
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