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Punjab and Haryana farmers are not just earning from their crops. 2,550 farmers get Rs 2.9 crore through this facilityMore than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving over Rs 2.9 crore in India’s first farm-level soil-carbon payments. The farmers...- In 2005, a programmer spotted strange rectangles on Google Earth; ceramic shards proved they marked a buried Roman villa in ItalyA programmer found a Roman villa by examining satellite maps of his hometown. He noticed unusual patterns which led to a significant archae...
- US Air Force bases have a ‘forever chemical’ problem. Scientists found a surprising material that could trap itA USDA-led study found that specially produced biochar retained more than 99% of PFOS in laboratory soil experiments. The same research pro...
- NASA satellite discovers a new crater on the moon that's bigger than the Colosseum — rare impact went unnoticed for 2 years, occurs once every 132 yearsScientists have discovered a massive crater on the Moon that formed after an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface in 2024. M...
- Indian states look beyond incentives to drive semicon missionOfficials from the four states outlined these measures at a panel discussion at Semicon India 2026, highlighting how states are trying to r...
- Varun Dhawan worries over poor soil health at new farm. ‘It has been giving me sleepless nights.’Varun Dhawan has recently acquired a farm and is faced with a pressing concern. He discovered that the soil is lacking in vital nutrients a...
- Don’t let the Indian summer kill your garden: 7 heat-tolerant plants that can take the heatIndian summers can be tough on home gardens, but choosing heat-tolerant plants can help keep outdoor spaces green and colourful. Bougainvil...
- NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impactScientists found a large lunar crater from a recent impact event. This massive hole, larger than the Roman Colosseum, was initially undetec...
- University of Idaho buried cotton underwear in 34 Idaho fields for eight weeks; soil microbes broke down the cotton as a simple soil-health testThe University of Idaho employs an innovative cotton underwear test to assess soil health by monitoring how the fabric decomposes over an e...
- 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...
- In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...
- Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvestPlanting potatoes just beneath the surface and layering them with straw offers a plethora of advantages. This strategy effectively keeps th...
- Jindal Steel builds world’s longest steel slag road, enters Guinness World RecordsJindal Steel achieved a Guinness World Records title for constructing the world's longest road. This 1.85-km four-lane road was built exclu...
- Mix 1/2 tsp dish detergent with 1 cup warm water, then apply 1 tbsp for 1-2 minutes; experts say it can soften latex or silicone caulk on carpetCaulk stains on carpets can be effectively removed using a simple dish soap and warm water solution. This method loosens latex or silicone ...
- AI, trauma, bionics: India’s top institutes join forces to develop medical care for soldiersTop Indian health institutions are partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services. These collaborations focus on developing advanced med...
- In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed after its dangerous tilt raised fears of collapse; how engineers used a bizarre trick to move the 14,000-ton tower back 17 inches without making it straightIn 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was Italy was closed after engineers feared it would collapse as the 14,000 ton monument was tilting dan...
- ‘The future is already being built’: Anand Mahindra praises 2 IISc Bengaluru professors for pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviationIndia’s aerospace sector is experiencing a notable rise, driven by cutting-edge technology and rapid progress in aviation research. At the ...
- California researchers mixed discarded tomato waste into soil and covered it for biosolarization. The decomposing food waste raised temperatures by about 2°C and created conditions that could help kill soil pestsCalifornia researchers explored an unusual way to reuse discarded tomato waste by mixing tomato pomace into soil for biosolarization. The d...
- In 2021, 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried 2,000 pairs of cotton underpants to test soil life. 5 years later, results from 12,000 teabags showed which soils were most activeIn 2021, around 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear and 12,000 tea bags in different soils. The experim...
- In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
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