In 1879, a Michigan professor buried bottles of seeds; 142 years later, scientists opened one and found some could still sproutWilliam James Beal started the experiment. He wanted to understand how long seeds could remain alive in soil without germinating. His work ...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Meet Ryan Hickman, who visited a recycling centre with his father at age 3 in 2012, a decade later he had recycled over 1.7 million bottles and cansRyan founded Ryan's Recycling Company to collect recyclable materials from households and other sources. His family helped with the work, i...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Italy’s biggest wine heist? Thieves haul away €5 million in 30,000 bottles; where did the two trucks vanish?Every stolen bottle was from the 2023 vintage. The shipment included wines from the Tignanello and Guado al Tasso labels. Thieves also made...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
In 1385, Italy's largest family-run winemaker was founded, centuries later thieves stole 30,000 bottles worth USD 5.8 million, CCTV footage shows daredevil theftFlorence-based Antinori said that two vans were used for the robbery and the company believes five or six people took part.
10 Oct, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Thought standing and working was healthy? No, say experts. Heart problems risk can increase by 2x because of itStanding at work is often thought of as a healthier alternative to sitting for hours, but could being on your feet all day carry a hidden r...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Pharmacies, drug distributors may need approval to advertise prescription medicinesThe Union health ministry aims to restrict advertising of prescription drugs by retailers and distributors, requiring prior government appr...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Harvard medical experts say taking care of three daily habits can prevent 80% of heart attacks, strokesCardiac arrests are unfortunately too common for comfort in India. According to a Heartwise survey, no less than 7 people die from cardiac ...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Building the route to India: Russian oil and mineral water producers expand overseasEcooil and Akva-Kristall are strategically enhancing export ties with Indian buyers. Leveraging their strong infrastructure for production,...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Russia plague scare: What is pneumonic plague, how dangerous is the infection, what are its symptoms and how does it spread?Russia plague scare has put the deadly pneumonic form of the infection in focus. A 28-year-old lab researcher, who worked at the Irkutsk Re...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
WHO seeks more details from Russia about reasons for plague institute worker's deathThe World Health Organization has sought further information from Russia regarding the death of a laboratory worker. Reports indicate that ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Drug panel rejects child images on cough syrup labels, proposes age warning for use below 4 yearsCough syrup bottles will soon include a prominent red warning stating their use is not recommended for children under four. An expert commi...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Gatorade recall: 122,021 cases of 4 popular flavors recalled over undeclared dyes in 37 states - here’s what you need to checkMore than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled across 37 states after the drinks were found to contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
PepsiCo, Monster challenge India 'energy drink' label ban citing business impactPepsiCo and Monster Beverage have initiated legal action against India's food regulator regarding a recent labeling ban. The regulator's di...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
FDA recalls blood pressure medication: Reason, affected drugs, and should you stop taking the pills?The FDA has urgently recalled more than 25,000 bottles of Chlorthalidone tablets from Inventia Healthcare. This recall is prompted by failu...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
FDA Chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication recalled. Check which tablets are impacted?Blood Pressure tablets FDA chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: Chlorthalidone medication is prescribed to keep the blood pressure in...
29 Sep, 2026, 02.39 AM IST
Not your ordinary vegetable: Study reveals 7 incredible facts about lauki that may make you think twice before ignoring itBottle gourd, or lauki, may be an everyday vegetable, but its history and uses are far more fascinating than they seem. From being used as ...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.42 AM IST