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Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...- Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...
- Sweet aromas of nostalgiaA gifted perfume evoked vivid memories of grandmother's puja rituals and autumnal Durga Puja celebrations. Foreign-sounding perfume ingredi...
- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...
- Can plants feel affection? Here's why many believe they doPlants demonstrate affection and joy through their growth and blooming flowers. Many plant owners believe talking to their plants fosters p...
- In the 1960s, rose-ringed parakeets were first spotted in southeast England; today, they thrive in London's parks and gardensIn London, rose-ringed parakeets can frequently be spotted flitting through parks and gardens. Studies clarify the narrative of their arriv...
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
- The black rose mystery: Why coal-black roses bloom only in one small district of TurkeyA unique black rose from Halfeti, Turkey, draws tourists and scientists. This bloom appears coal-black as a bud and turns deep red as it op...
- These 6 everyday herbs are packed with antioxidants and easy to grow in your home gardenFresh herbs do more than enhance flavour. Many are naturally rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from free radical damage and supp...
- One plant, three harvests: 7 edible plants every should grow in their home gardenGrowing multi-purpose plants offers multiple harvests from a single garden specimen. These versatile plants maximize productivity and signi...
- Zerodha founder Nikhil and Nithin Kamath's mother shows how to make gifted flowers last longer: Check her creative home décor ideaRevathi Kamath, mother of Zerodha founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, recently drew attention for sharing a creative tip to make flowers las...
- Turkey's natural Yogi flower goes viral on social media. Is it real or fake?Social media claims about a rare natural Yogi flower found only in Turkey, changing colors with the seasons, are false. The image of the so...
- As local exotic flowers bloom, imports wiltAmong the much-in-demand blossoms, India's production of chrysanthemums rose 136% from FY16 to 470.15 tonnes in FY22, while that of orchids...
- Scent of luxury: India's jasmine infuses global perfumeJasmine, one of the most expensive oils in the world, has been used for millennia in India to honour the gods and form a key part of world-...
- Hooked to hemp: Can better regulation help to unleash the medical and industrial advantages of cannabis?Most cannabis or hemp-based startups in India are bootstrapped. They see a potential to grow but feel crimped because of poor regulation.
- Roses, too, smell slowdown: Unpredictable weather results in 60% lower productionUK receives over one lakh Indian rose stems every week between October and May.
- Colder winter helps increase Valentine's Day rose exports from Pune, BangaloreThe production window of the Valentine Day flush is from 25th January till 12th February.
- Spring collection: The forgotten beans, fruits and flowers that are making a comeback in menusBefore the advent of summer, explore the beans, fruits and flowers that are enjoying a resurgence in menus even if we don’t see them much i...
- When Bollywood rose to fame in BritainRomancing protagonists being diplomatically replaced by a pair of colourful kissing blooms at crucial moments was a familiar device used to...
- Expectation of below-normal monsoon: Maharashtra government to promote non-BT cotton seedsWith last year's weak monsoon and the prospects of a below-normal one this year, the Maharashtra government plans to promote non-Bt cotton ...
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