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Psychologist Carl Jung grew corn at his famous lakehouse retreat in Switzerland. 5 easy steps to grow corn for beginners- Nasa scientists grew corn seeds in space and found something strange: How microgravity confused roots & shoots that normally know exactly which way to grow
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- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...29 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 daysIn 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centersRural communities face growing concerns over rapid data center expansion. Farmers and environmentalists unite against potential farmland lo...26 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- NASA germinated corn seeds during spaceflight; seedlings showed altered root growth and twisted shoot patterns in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, corn seeds grown in space exhibited unusual growth patterns, with roots growing sideways and shoots curling...21 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...19 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- At 86, a Pennsylvania farmer turned down more than $15 million from data-center developers and accepted $1.9 million instead, sending his land down a very different path: keeping the farm alive rather than turning it into a server campusAn 86-year-old farmer turned down a staggering $15 million for his Pennsylvania farms, choosing instead to accept $1.9 million via a conser...19 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasonsResearch indicates that using cacao-shell waste to create biochar has significantly improved agricultural yields on degraded farmland in Su...19 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can followNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...19 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- American proverb of the day: 'A crooked cornstalk can have a...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on imperfection, successful results, good character, inner value, surprise potential, prejudice and worthAmerican proverb of the day: 'A crooked cornstalk can have a straight ear' explains how a person can have a difficult background and still ...17 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Akur-chi-bhaji and the Ancient Mysteries of FernsIn Goa, boundary walls bloom with ferns that eagerly absorb the monsoon rains. These ancient plants have a unique reproductive process thro...16 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier onesIce cream makers are reformulating products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Demand for healthier options and appetite-suppressing dr...13 Aug, 2026, 02.39 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
- 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
- Farmers in flood-prone Kosi in Bihar see a pot of gold in E20Maize cultivation has significantly boosted incomes in Bihar's Kosi plains. Farmers are now earning double their previous earnings from thi...09 Aug, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
- Massachusetts put 832 solar panels on 10-foot stilts above cropland; then farmers planted broccoli beneath themAgrivoltaics represents a groundbreaking synergy of solar energy production and agricultural practices, enabling land to yield both crops a...06 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cindy Crawford: 'I think if people are passionate about something...'-Inspiring life lessons on passion, confidence, and why authenticity are the real secrets to success by the American Supermodel and actressSupermodel Cindy Crawford believes passion ignites true beauty and confidence in individuals. Her career highlights how embracing uniquenes...29 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
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