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NASA left a camera on the moon for 31 months; when Apollo 12 brought it home, scientists found bacteria that appeared to be aliveAfter 31 months on the moon, a bacterium discovered on the Surveyor III camera is believed to be a case of contamination. A thorough re-eva...- 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 1864, a bottle of Guinness was brewed under Queen Victoria; 162 years later, divers recovered it from a shipwreck, where its preserved yeast may help recreate the taste of Victorian stoutA 162-year-old Guinness bottle has been pulled from a shipwreck in the English Channel, opening a rare window into Victorian brewing. The s...
- In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decadesDeep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol ...
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
- Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
- Why damp laundry left in the washer quickly starts smelling badLeaving wet clothes in the washing machine creates a breeding ground for odor-causing microbes. Studies reveal that warm, damp conditions i...
- Is Your Kitchen Sponge Spreading More Than It Cleans?Kitchen sponges harbor dangerous germs. These common cleaning tools become breeding grounds for bacteria and other microbes. Studies reveal...
- This Everyday Kitchen Sponge Can Hold More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat; Here’s Why It HappensYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Scientific studies reveal sponges are breeding grounds for billions of bacteria. Thi...
- The Overlooked Kitchen Surface Where Bacteria Spreads FastestYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than you think. Scientific studies reveal sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, spreading germs li...
- Inside Earth’s Oldest Rocks, Microbes Have Been Living in DarknessScientists have discovered vast microbial life deep within Earth's solid rock, challenging previous beliefs. These organisms, thriving in t...
- Costco issues urgent recalls: Shoppers told to stop using power banks, air conditioners, tires, and moreCostco is recalling nearly a dozen popular items, including electronics, tires, and food, due to safety and health hazards. Recalls were pr...
- Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contaminationThe Spices Board has released comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ethylene oxide contamination in Indian spice products, foll...
- Pharma companies may have to switch to opaque bottles for eye drops packaging"Bacterial contamination in ophthalmic solution bottles are often reported and hence the need was felt to change its packaging to ensure th...
- Ditch jet dryers: Paper towels more effective in removing coronavirus after washing handViral dispersal to clothing was 5-fold higher with hand dryers compared to paper towels.
- USFDA finds several violations in Aurobindo sterile injections unitFDA investigators have observed violations in sterilisation process to prevent microbial contamination and shortcomings in facility managem...
- Sun Pharma recalls two batches of diabetic drug from US marketThe drug was manufactured for Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc Jacksonville in USA by a contract manufacturer and distributed by Sun Pharma's subsi...
- Sun Pharma shares slip after product recallThe product is manufactured for SPII by a contract manufacturer, the company said in a statement.
- Sun Pharma recalls two lots of diabetes drug due to microbial contaminationAccording to US FDA, a Class II recall occurs in a situation where use of or exposure to the product may lead to temporary or medically rev...
- Dr Reddy's recalls anti-gas drug from US marketThe drug was supplied to three different parties without label to enable them to sell the drug under their own label.
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