Rotten, worm-infested and covered in fungus: What could happen to your body if you accidentally drink juice made from such mangoes?FSSAI mango raid: Food safety officials in Gujarat have seized a large stock of rotten, worm-infested mangoes that were allegedly intended ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...
21 May, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
Voles V/S moles: The lawn damage clue most homeowners get wrongHomeowners often confuse mole and vole lawn damage. Moles tunnel underground, creating mounds. Voles create surface runways and gnaw on pla...
13 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Can Orange Peels Really Keep Mice Away? What That Citrus Trick May Actually DoWhile orange peels contain scents mice can detect, scientific evidence for their effectiveness as a long-term repellent is limited. The odo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'If you kill a cockroach you are a hero; if you kill a butterfly you are bad. Morality has aesthetic standards' - The hypocrisy of human judgment between right and wrong explained by the German philosopherThe quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche highlights how people often judge right and wrong based on appearance and emotional reactions r...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.41 AM IST
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: ReportWhile investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep ...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Inside the Underground Farms Run by Ant ColoniesLeaf-cutter ants engage in sophisticated agriculture, cultivating fungi for sustenance in underground chambers. This intricate symbiosis ex...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Rich Garden Soil: Easy Composting Tips That Cut Your TrashAmericans discard significant food waste annually. Composting offers a simple, science-based solution to convert these scraps into valuable...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
The Creepiest Helpful Robots Aren’t Robots—They’re Living InsectsScientists are developing 'cyborg' insects with tiny backpacks to navigate disaster zones, reaching inaccessible areas. This biohybrid tech...
14 Feb, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Eat insects to save the planet? This academic feels it could help in achieving a sustainable food systemInsects are far more efficient at converting their feed into energy than conventional livestock.
13 Sep, 2022, 07.25 PM IST