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South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can support- Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
- In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towels
- This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000Alice and Gavin Munro have spent two decades cultivating trees to grow into ready-made chairs, a process taking 6 to 12 years per piece. Th...09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Just look at developments in the past 48 hours. The war between Iran and Israel resumed, but within hours Tehran said it had halted all off...08 Jun, 2026, 11.39 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
- In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- The coolest ideas are often the oldestWe need to think about what can be changed and what we can do without30 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Coal India dismisses shortage fears; says 168 MT buffer available to meet rising demandCoal India has built a substantial buffer of 168 million tonnes to meet rising summer power demand. Stocks at power plants and mine heads a...26 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defencesA recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near cer...24 May, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- How a simple bowl of salt in your room can quietly fight indoor dampnessA simple bowl of salt can effectively absorb moisture in damp rooms, a scientifically supported method for humidity control. Coarse salt, l...23 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...20 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- 8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...13 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Tick-safe backyard checklist: 7 Normal things that quietly turn your yard into a tick magnetYour backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges...12 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science saysSprouted potatoes need not be discarded immediately. Small sprouts on firm potatoes can be trimmed, and the potato cooked. However, soft, m...12 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Raccoon poop on your deck? The CDC cleanup steps most people skip and why it mattersRaccoon droppings on your deck hide a serious health threat. Microscopic parasite eggs from raccoon roundworm can linger for years, even af...11 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- The easy cleaning trick making dusty baseboards easier to manageA popular social media cleaning hack involves using dryer sheets on baseboards to reduce dust adherence by neutralizing static electricity....08 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- Why do some people keep sponge in fridge? This simple trick has 5 benefitsA simple kitchen hack is gaining traction: placing a dry sponge in your fridge's vegetable drawer. This seemingly odd practice effectively ...06 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
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