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In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST- In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Nagaland Lottery Result Today (10-06-2026): Rs 1 crore winner of Dear Wednesday draw; Check full winners list and prize detailsNagaland Lottery Result Today (10-06-2026): The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Dear Wednesday Weekly Draw results for June 10, 2026, have be...10 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...05 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...05 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, why is it silent on radio signals but rich in methane from another star system?If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, its discovery may be even more important. Scientists detected no radio signals from the interstellar come...05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- In 1931, a journalist noticed that newspaper ink dried faster than his pen, which led to the invention of the ballpoint penWhile reporting on the latest stories, Hungarian journalist László Bíró found himself frustrated by the black smudges left by traditional f...03 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- Exploring the legacy of Forever Living ProductsFor nearly five decades, Forever Living Products has established itself as a trusted name in the wellness industry, specializing in aloe ve...01 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 1999, treasure hunters illegally dug up a strange disk in Germany, and it turned out to carry a 3,600-year-old map of the night skyArchaeologists uncovered the Nebra Sky Disc, an ancient bronze artifact depicting the cosmos. This 3,600-year-old star map showcases advanc...30 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...28 May, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” Why does this truth still define modern science, success, and human progress?Quote of the Day by Marie Curie reminds readers that real progress never arrives quickly. The Nobel Prize-winning scientist changed modern ...27 May, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'Love is a chemical trick to keep the species breeding. Once the dopamine fades, you are just two strangers sharing...' - Psychoanalysis founder explains why passion in love fades as time passesSigmund Freud is known for his influential ideas about the unconscious mind and how hidden desires shape human behavior. The quote of the d...27 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- India, Canada aim to seal free trade deal by November-end, Goyal says Carney 'shaved off a month'India and Canada are working towards a free trade agreement. Talks are progressing with a target for conclusion by year-end. This pact aims...27 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
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