Could this new spirulina finally give vegans the vitamin B12 they have been waiting for? Scientists say this breakthrough may change plant-based nutrition foreverFor years, vitamin B12 has remained one of the biggest challenges in vegan nutrition. Now, a breakthrough in active B12 spirulina could cha...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
Switzerland just buried solar panels under a live train track to get clean energyA Swiss startup, Sun-Ways, has installed solar panels between railway tracks in western Switzerland. This innovative project tests if train...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that w...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists neededA study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had ...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...
30 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
29 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...
29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
28 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Demographic changes due to illegal migration not limited to border areas: MHAIndia's Home Ministry has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will study the effects of illegal immigratio...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Ministry of Home Affairs issues 'Resolution' on forming high-level committee on demographic changesIndia's Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will scientifically study populat...
27 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
23 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in SindhudurgSindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism proje...
21 May, 2026, 05.18 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