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Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
INERA and CropNXT announce strategic partnership to reach 65 lakh farmers, unlock Rs 500 crore business opportunityBiological agri-input firm INERA Crop Science has partnered with CropNXT Solutions to boost its presence in eastern and northern India. The...
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concernsThe shift marks a notable change in Apple's longstanding practice of packaging security fixes with broader software releases, an acknowled...
5 indoor plants that can cool your room naturallyIndoor plants can help make rooms feel cooler and more comfortable by increasing humidity through a natural process called transpiration, w...
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika
7 fruits you can grow at home that most people don’t know aboutTransforming small spaces into productive fruit havens is now achievable, even without a sprawling garden. Discover how to cultivate exotic...
Meerut Development Authority website hacked; homepage displays pro-Pakistan messagesThe Meerut Development Authority's official website was compromised by hackers who replaced its homepage with anti-India and pro-Pakistan c...
The emperor's new biomarker? Another wearable for us to evaluateA new wearable biomarker, 'Entropy,' measuring body energy consumption, has stirred the bio-hacking community. While the name is catchy, th...
This man started growing cluster beans after losing faith in market vegetables. Today, he grows 150 varieties at homeVijay Sharma transformed a small home garden into a thriving 1,500-square-foot oasis, proving that fresh produce is accessible to all. His ...
PM Modi feeds world's oldest living land animal 'Jonathan' during Seychelles visitDuring the tour of the sanctuary, Prime Minister Modi was seen enthusiastically feeding large turtles, including the famed 194-year-old Jon...
6 best ways to reuse plastic containersPlastic containers often pile up in Indian homes after groceries, sweets, takeaways, or food deliveries. Instead of throwing them away, you...
Chinese mist cooling systems go viral as heatwave drives demand for outdoor coolingChinese residential communities are embracing mist cooling systems to combat summer heat, with reports indicating a 3-6 degree Celsius temp...
This farmer from Madhya Pradesh earned Rs 12 lakh from turmeric: Her simple gardening tips to grow high-profit turmeric during monsoon at your homeA Madhya Pradesh farmer escalated her income by cultivating turmeric, reportedly earning ₹12 lakh in one cycle. Her success stems from orga...
Not scrolling on your phone, but getting your hands dirty with soil can make you happier, say Harvard and gardening expertsDigging into your garden might be the secret to a happier mind. Experts reveal that beneficial microbes in healthy soil, like Mycobacterium...
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
7 ways to reuse onion peelsEvery day, onion peels go straight from the chopping board to the dustbin without a second thought. But these papery outer layers can be su...
7 ways to reuse plastic bottles for gardeningPlastic bottles usually end up in the dustbin after a single use, but they can be surprisingly useful in the garden. Instead of throwing th...
In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
Birds keep pooping on your patio? Try these 7 practical, bird-friendly solutionsBird droppings can quickly turn a clean patio into a messy, unhygienic space, but keeping birds away doesn't have to mean harming them. Fro...