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In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiers- In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHB
- Placing aluminium foil on half a lemon? How this simple kitchen hack works, it benefits and the right way to use it to keep cut lemons fresh
- Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- 18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...24 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
- ‘Where to kill Barron Trump?’: After Melania Trump, Iran targets Trump's 20-year-old son in chilling video as $10 million bounty claim emerges amid US-Iran tensionsIranian state-linked media has aired a disturbing three-minute video targeting President Donald Trump’s 20-year-old son Barron Trump. The c...24 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments coming this week: Check date, how much Canadians can receive, eligibility rules and who qualifies for the 2026 government benefitsCanadians are keeping an eye on their bank accounts as a couple of government benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited next week. Can...24 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- World’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant is being built in Brazil: 2.1-million-square-foot facility to turn orange juice waste into 1.77 million cubic feet of biogas every dayBrazil is building the world’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant, a 2.1-million-square-foot facility designed to transform orange juice ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...19 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Lemon peels can freshen garbage-disposal odors, while ice may dislodge light buildup; here’s why people use them togetherRevamp your garbage disposal with an easy method using lemon peels and ice cubes. This approach freshens the sink's scent and aids in the r...13 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...31 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...04 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- The Simple Kitchen Step That Improves Juice Extraction: What Happens Inside a Lemon When You Heat It for 10 Seconds?Microwaving lemons before squeezing enhances juice yield by relaxing cell walls and increasing internal pressure, facilitating easier juice...20 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Why 10 Seconds in the Microwave Can Completely Change How Your Lemon WorksA simple kitchen trick can significantly improve your lemon juicing. Microwaving a lemon for just ten seconds softens its internal structur...19 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- The Orange Peels Trick That Quietly Makes Your Home Smell ExpensiveFamilies are rediscovering a simple method to naturally freshen homes. Boiling orange peels releases natural oils, creating a pleasant arom...01 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Your Kitchen Trash Might Be the Secret Ingredient Your Garden NeedsGardeners can transform everyday kitchen waste into valuable plant food. Items like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds offer essen...13 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- From peel to profit: How Nagpur can juice a fortune from its orangesExperts stress the need to showcase the unique attributes of Nagpur oranges, strengthen storage, transportation, and logistics infrastructu...21 Jul, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
- Back to where it all started: How Jitendra Gupta & Amrish Rau returned to head PayUIt’s rare for an entrepreneur to continue working in the startup he founded once it is acquired.26 Jun, 2017, 01.19 PM IST
- PepsiCo to triple beverage business in next five yearsFood and beverages major, PepsiCo plans to triple its beverage business in the next five years, the company's top official said.22 Dec, 2007, 05.19 PM IST
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