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White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jarOpening a can of squash might show some cloudy liquid or floating particles, but don't panic—they're often harmless culprits like starch, h...- America brought yellow flag iris in for gardens; it escaped into wetlands, reached more than 40 states, and now congests water flow while crowding out native plantsThe yellow flag iris, first brought to North America in the 1800s, quickly evolved from an ornamental plant to a widespread ecological thre...
- Former wife of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, has put $70 million into ocean-climate solutions: Why it mattersMacKenzie Scott has committed an impressive $70 million towards enhancing ocean resilience in the fight against climate change. This pivota...
- WATCH: Hundreds of sea lions take over California roadway near Moss Landing marina, spark safety concernsHundreds of sea lions have taken over Sandholdt Road near Moss Landing Harbor, disrupting traffic and creating safety concerns. Wildlife ex...
- Bittu Tabahi shares ‘heartbreaking’ update as Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh turns polluted again despite 8 months of cleanup; "Eight months of hard work wasted"Bittu Tabahi, also known as Surendra Singh Choudhary, continues his mission to revitalize the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. After successf...
- White vinegar washing machine cleaning hack: How much to use, when to avoid it and safety tips to knowUsing white vinegar in your laundry routine can be quite beneficial. It naturally softens fabrics and helps neutralize unpleasant odors, ma...
- Waterlogging damages paddy stocks in Fazilka, Ambala as farmers blame poor drainageHeavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, resulting in significant damage. Farmers have rep...
- Navratri 2026 Day 2 Colour: Maa Brahmacharini puja vidhi, bhog, naam, mantra and wishesToday navratri colour: Shardiya Navratri Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. The day falls on Monday, October 12, and the colour of th...
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...
- Genetically modified microbe could help make Mars habitable, researchers sayAt Pioneer Labs, a biotech startup based in Emeryville, Calif., researchers have engineered a bacterial strain that can grow under simulate...
- ‘We have all of those elements’ in India, says BP CEO Meg O’Neill as firm weighs oil and gas bids under Samudra Manthan schemeIndia's government has introduced the Samudra Manthan policy to enhance energy security through increased oil exploration. BP's CEO Meg O'N...
- Kyiv enters 'survival mode' as Russian strikes intensify ahead of winter, mayor warnsMounting Russian strikes that have pummelled the Ukrainian capital, hitting bridges and key infrastructure, have plunged Kyiv into survival...
- Black seeds inside home-canned tomatoes can look like spoilage; a harmless reaction with iron or other minerals may be responsible if the jar stayed sealedWhen home-canning tomatoes, dark flecks on the seeds can appear due to interactions between minerals and plant chemicals. This phenomenon i...
- South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weaponOn Thursday, South Korea conducted its first flight test of a domestically developed hypersonic weapon. The weapon is designed to travel at...
- Most US roads are built with a slight sideways tilt that drivers barely notice: About a 2% cross slope helps rainwater run off instead of pooling on the pavementRoadways are engineered with a gentle slope of around 2% to enhance rainwater drainage effectively. This slight tilt not only reduces the r...
- Freedom from debtPitru Paksh is a time to remember ancestors and honour their sacrifices, values and contributions to our lives. Traditional offerings of fo...
- Caked-on microwave food can loosen without hard scrubbing; boil 6 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 cup of water, then let it cool insideCleaning a microwave may seem daunting, especially with stubborn food stains that accumulate over time. However, using a simple baking soda...
- What to do with old clothes? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to turn them into useful home essentialsTransforming worn-out clothing into functional household items is not only resourceful but also environmentally friendly. Think about turni...
- Cleaning windows with vinegar and water: Why this simple home cleaning hack works, how to do it and what are the benefits?For a straightforward and efficient way to clean glass surfaces, combine equal measures of water and white vinegar. This solution effective...
- Stained bathroom taps? Try these simple home cleaning tricks to remove hard-water marks and restore their shineBathroom fixtures can lose their luster due to mineral deposits and hard water issues. To revamp their appearance, a simple vinegar cleanin...
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