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Every day, 50,000 litres of polluted water flow from South Africa's Stiebeuel River into natural filter beds, where stones, sand and biochar clean it in 5 days, removing 99% of harmful bacteria and creating water for irrigation- 52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain health
- From gut bacteria to the brain, a chemical, sodium butyrate traveled through the bloodstream after traumatic injury, where 4 months of treatment helped scientists reduce inflammation, protect brain cells and made seizures less frequent
- Wrong diet can make your gut bacteria 'eat you': Feeding it the right food helps protect your body. Research reveals what to eat?New research suggests that when gut bacteria do not get enough fibre and certain plant-based nutrients, they may begin breaking down the pr...16 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- Harvard-based gastroenterologist explains 5 common fibre mistakes that could affect your gut healthA significant number of adults fall short in their daily fibre consumption. Dr Saurabh Sethi highlights five prevalent mistakes that people...15 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...11 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells into the sea — what happened next surprised scientistsFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...10 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...08 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...06 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancerChewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microb...05 Aug, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
- 'Your kitchen sponge has more bacteria than toilet': Food safety officer shares deadly truth about how it may be making you sick without you even realisingKitchen sponges can harbour more bacteria than toilet seats, potentially spreading germs instead of removing them. Their porous structure t...03 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...31 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- In 2005, researchers revealed why plain soap outperformed waterless sanitizers in keeping hands cleanHand sanitizer is a valuable tool that can reduce many germs quickly, but it does not physically remove dirt and debris the way soap does. ...27 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...23 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Common refrigerator habits could put your family at risk of food poisoning. US FDA explains whyThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that common refrigerator and food storage habits can increase the risk of food poisoni...22 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- It sounds ridiculous, until you learn why people do it. A roll of toilet paper in the fridge?Toilet paper in the fridge sounds bizarre, but millions are searching this viral refrigerator hack to learn whether it really removes bad o...21 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxicPlastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to r...21 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Forget detox drinks. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi shares 3 simple habits that naturally improve gut healthTrue wellness relies on sustainable lifestyle habits, not quick fixes. As per Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, prioriti...21 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Rekha’s dietician reveals the one mistake which is holding you back from losing weight, even if you are trying: ‘It’s not about how much you eat…’Struggling to lose weight even after being on a weight loss diet? Celebrity nutritionist says, weight loss is not just about what you eat b...17 Jul, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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