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Soak cut fruit for 10 minutes in 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per gallon of cold water; Penn State says vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to keep fruit from darkeningCut fruit quickly turns brown due to an enzyme reacting with oxygen. A simple vitamin C solution effectively halts this undesirable darkeni...- In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...
- In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...
- Stop this apples vs oranges false binary!Economists often use the 'apples and oranges' metaphor to signify impossible comparisons. However, the article argues that many dissimilar ...
- How to keep bananas fresh for longer: Try this simple kitchen hack to keep them fresh for longerBananas are known to ripen rapidly due to ethylene gas produced at their stems. By wrapping the stems in tin foil, you can effectively slow...
- Citrus peels may be more valuable than they look: 2026 USDA-backed study of 22 Florida-grown varieties and hybrids finds antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-cancer compoundsThe exploration of citrus peels by researchers unveils valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Various citrus varieties and t...
- Feeling constipated? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 simple drinks that will make you poop naturallyCertain beverages can gently support digestive regularity and ease occasional constipation. Caffeinated drinks like coffee and green tea st...
- Andhra farmer turns drought-hit land into 180-acre fruit farm. Grows apples, dates and dragon fruit; earns Rs 2 crore annuallyAnantapur farmer Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy transformed arid land into a thriving orchard. He adopted water-saving drip irrigation and fert...
- The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...
- In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...
- Ekadashi September dates: Check Aja and Parivartini Ekadashi dates, tithi and Parana timingsEkadashi dates: September 2026 will feature two Ekadashi observances for devotees. Aja Ekadashi falls on September seventh, while Parivarti...
- Director of Rs 100 crore blockbuster Hanuman Ansh reveals how he honoured the hit movie's sacred subject off screen: 'Was on a fruit diet for over 4.5 months....'In an interview, Vishal Chaturvedi, director of Hanuman Ansh, one of India's biggest blockbusters which is inching close to the Rs 100 cror...
- Retired Kerala headmistress turns 3,500 sq ft home into Dragon fruit farm, earns whopping Rs 4 Lakh monthlyAfter retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing...
- Studied in London, trained in Israel: How a Bhopal farmer turned barren land into a Rs 1 crore avocado businessAfter gaining insight into Israeli avocado farming methods, an Indian entrepreneur from Bhopal successfully converted 5 acres of neglected ...
- Janmashtami Fast Rules: What to eat and avoid, dos and don’ts and important vrat guidelines for Krishna Janmashtami 2026Janmashtami Fasting Rules: Krishna Janmashtami is a sacred occasion marked by fasting, devotional prayers, and elaborate puja rituals. Devo...
- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...
- This rare tropical fruit is creamy, mildly sweet and grows for just 1 season. Chef Kunal Kapur has even shared a chutney recipe for itRam phal, a unique tropical fruit, offers a range of impressive health benefits. It supports heart health while promoting a healthy and wel...
- Wrapping papaya in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may slow ripening, its benefits and the right way to use itTo prolong the freshness of papayas, envelop their stems in aluminum foil. This clever method minimizes the release of ethylene gas, conseq...
- 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 PHBResearchers have developed a method to convert orange peel waste into plastic. This process extracts sugar from peels, which then feeds bac...
- In 2024, Nevada filled 1.8 million solar panels across the Mojave Desert; a rare milkvetch plant growing inside the farm started to produce 8 times more flowers and 10 times more fruit than plants outsideA rare Mojave Desert plant unexpectedly flourished inside Nevada's massive Gemini Solar Project. Researchers found threecorner milkvetch pl...
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