Before air conditioning, America shipped lake ice as far as Kolkata; up to two-thirds melted en route, and the rest could cost 10 times more than beefFrederic Tudor embarked on an unprecedented journey by transporting ice from the ponds of New England to the sweltering climate of Calcutta...
Tata Motors to hike car prices by Rs 25,000; joins Maruti, Hyundai as costs hurt pocketsTata Motors will increase prices for its cars and SUVs by up to Rs 25,000. This price adjustment will affect both internal combustion engin...
Added too much oil to your food? try these easy kitchen tricks to remove excess oil without ruining the dishRemoving excess oil from your dishes doesn’t have to be a daunting task. One simple method is skimming oil from the top of your curries to ...
Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...
In 2016, workers digging beneath an Oregon State University stadium uncovered Ice Age mammoths, bison and ancient camelsRecently, construction workers at Oregon State University stumbled upon remarkable Ice Age mammoth fossils, unveiling a prehistoric landsca...
Alps Climber mystery solved: Bodies of two Belgian found in Swiss Alps, 34 years after they vanishedThe remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their rema...
A US-Iran channel shaped deportation flights as Tehran picked who was sent backNewly released emails reveal U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 and 2026. Iranian officials influenced ...
Railway passengers, beware of what you buy onboard: IRCTC seizes 8,000+ water bottles, ice creams & other food productsIRCTC has intensified inspections across railway stations and trains. Quick Response Teams have seized more than 8,000 bottles of unapprove...
Cooking in a hurry? These easy kitchen hacks can save time, reduce mess and make everyday cooking hassle-freeSimple kitchen hacks can make everyday cooking more organised and save time. Freezing cheese before grating prevents it from sticking to th...
Boosting connectivity with Russia: India plans to send first cargo ship along Northern Sea Route in 2027India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potentia...
India widens export basket: Amrapali mangoes, premium cherries, frozen French fries find new marketsIndia has facilitated fresh agricultural and processed food exports in July. These items found buyers in new overseas markets, widening the...
In 1871, pack ice trapped and crushed 33 American whaling ships off Alaska; 144 years later, NOAA archaeologists found confirmed wreckage in the Chukchi SeaArchaeologists have made an astonishing find: the wreckage of the 1871 whaling fleet buried in Arctic waters. The fleet, claimed by ice, le...
In 1915, pack ice sank Shackleton’s Endurance; 107 years later, explorers found its wreck remarkably intact beneath the Weddell SeaAfter a century-long mystery, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been discovered beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea. The remarkable...
In 2015, NASA's New Horizons flew past Pluto and captured detailed images of its frozen surface. More than a decade later, scientists revisited the images and found evidence that liquid nitrogen may have once flowed across the dwarf planetScientists found evidence of liquid nitrogen flow beneath Pluto's Sputnik Planitia. This flow may have occurred after rising through cracks...
Lemon peels can freshen garbage-disposal odors, while ice may dislodge light buildup; here’s why people use them togetherRevamp your garbage disposal with an easy method using lemon peels and ice cubes. This approach freshens the sink's scent and aids in the r...
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...
In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....