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HOW TO USE ALUMINIUM FOIL FOR PLANTS
In 2021, a spaceflight experiment was launched to ISS to study how plants respond to microgravity- Meet Lisa Su, MIT graduate who began her semiconductor career at Texas Instruments, later she became AMD CEO
- Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long time ago' - A golden lesson on wealth creation by the famous American investor
- Bengaluru man says city gets unfairly blamed for traffic despite congestion in other Indian cities; shares his early-morning airport experienceNihal Shetty, a resident of Bengaluru, defended the city's traffic situation based on his airport experience. He traveled at 6:10 am for an...12 Oct, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Placing aluminium foil around potted plants: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to help indoor plants thriveUsing aluminium foil around potted plants can significantly improve light distribution and contribute to healthy growth. When strategically...12 Oct, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Russia’s 19,000 ton floating nuclear plant reactors completed; tugboats to now haul it to power copper mine across the Bering StraitIn a groundbreaking initiative, Russia is developing four floating nuclear power plants to deliver energy to a copper mining operation loca...11 Oct, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- 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...11 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- 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
- Are students protesting in Delhi dacoits from Chambal? Abhijeet Dipke's parents slam police actionCockroach Janata Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke's parents criticised the government over his detention and the police crackdown on protester...10 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...10 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Diet Coke gets costlier at Rs 70 per can in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa amid aluminium squeezeWith aluminum prices soaring, Coca-Cola's bottlers and retailers in India have escalated the price of Diet Coke dramatically. The cost of a...09 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Copenhagen opened a waste-to-energy plant with a ski slope on its roof in 2019; it turns 440,000 tons of waste per year into energy for 150,000 homesCopenhagen opened CopenHill, a waste-to-energy plant with a ski slope, in 2019. The facility processes 440,000 tons of waste each year and ...08 Oct, 2026, 01.56 AM IST
- Government to review fixed costs for urea plants, subsidy payouts may changeIn response to rising production costs, the government is launching a sub-committee to assess fixed-cost payments for urea producers. This ...07 Oct, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- China planted 66 Billion trees to fight desert expansion, and a new study finds they are growing faster than natural forestsChina has planted almost 66 billion trees since 1978 and plans to include another 34 billion by 2050 as part of its major reforestation eff...06 Oct, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin, nearly 200 under observationA 28-year-old worker at an Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, died from unknown pneumonia. Russian authorities are inves...05 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Hindalco drops plan to buy US' AluChem over extended delaysHindalco Industries has scrapped its $125 million acquisition of US-based speciality alumina maker AluChem Companies after prolonged delays...03 Oct, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Say goodbye to chalky limescale with this simple aluminium foil hack to clean stubborn white deposits around your faucetHard water minerals create stubborn limescale buildup on faucets. Crumpled aluminum foil can gently scrub away these deposits effectively. ...17 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Placing aluminium foil around plants: Here's how this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use itWrapping potted plants in aluminum foil is an effective strategy to keep soil moisture intact. This technique not only redirects light towa...15 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Aluminium foil hacks for fridge: 6 easy ways to protect shelves from food spills, handle sticky messes and make cleaning easierAluminum foil can help protect refrigerator shelves from minor spills and crumbs. It makes cleaning food messes easier by catching spills a...14 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Don’t use aluminium foil only for wrapping food: 10 useful kitchen hacks to try at homeAluminium foil offers many practical household uses beyond food preparation. It can line refrigerator shelves and keep vegetable drawers cl...11 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
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