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Don’t let the Indian summer kill your garden: 7 heat-tolerant plants that can take the heat- New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollution
- China’s new oil refining technology could cut energy use by 91% — here’s how scientists are turning crude oil into valuable products more efficiently
- Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...08 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Think a money plant always brings wealth? 6 places where you should never keep itMoney plants are popular indoor plants associated with prosperity in Vastu Shastra, but their placement is believed to matter. Vastu guidel...07 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...04 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- World’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant is being built in Brazil: 2.1-million-square-foot facility to turn orange juice waste into 1.77 million cubic feet of biogas every dayBrazil is building the world’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant, a 2.1-million-square-foot facility designed to transform orange juice ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- Penelope Cruz's garden has a drought-proof secret: 7 smart Mediterranean-style ideas to keep plants lush in extreme heatMediterranean landscaping is a stylish way to garden in hot climates and for inspiration we have actress Penelope Cruz. It uses plants that...22 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El NinoNear-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- 10-minute balcony gardening: 8 low-maintenance home plants that need less water and are perfect for busy peopleCreating a thriving terrace garden doesn't have to take hours of work. With the right plant choices, even busy people can grow fresh herbs,...02 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- Why wrapping garlic in aluminum foil changes everything and how safe is it? The science behind sweeter cloves, creamy texture and richer flavorAluminum foil creates a miniature oven, trapping moisture and heat for gentle cooking. This humid environment softens garlic's cell walls, ...02 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Should you water plants with warm or cold water? The answer might surprise youWater temperature significantly impacts plant health and growth. Lukewarm water is generally the safest choice for most plants. Extremely h...01 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 68: Is this company, part of a southern group, getting simpler, or more complicated?A business can trace its manufacturing history to 1962, yet sit inside a listed company incorporated only in 2017. That is only the first c...22 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Scientists discover rising heat leaves trees struggling to turn sunlight into energy: 57 million hectares of tropical forests already affected; Heat waves goes beyond photosynthesis limitsRising global temperatures are pushing millions of hectares of tropical forests beyond the heat levels where trees can efficiently carry ou...15 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- China's grasslands hit a drought threshold where stable perennial plants collapse, and fast-growing annual species take over, scientists foundA groundbreaking study in China's Inner Mongolia reveals a surprising 'tipping point' in grasslands. As drought intensifies, plant communit...04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- From Snake plant to Cast iron plant: 7 low-maintenance indoor plants that thrive even if you forget to water themBringing greenery indoors is now stress-free, even for beginners. Discover resilient houseplants like the Snake Plant, Pothos, and ZZ Plant...03 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...01 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- 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...01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- CRIDA to have facility to develop climate-proof crop varietiesThe facility -- Phenomics platform -- is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore under the NICRA to study climate change impacts i...26 Jun, 2013, 12.02 PM IST
- Climate change threatens agriculture, but genomics comes to rescueWheat and rice are sensitive to rapid changes in temperature. An increase of 2 degree centigrade over normal will reduce the yield of wheat...12 Jun, 2012, 07.13 AM IST
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