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 ...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
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.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
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...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
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...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
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...
23 Feb, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
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...
07 Jul, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
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...
10 May, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2023, 12.59 AM IST
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.
18 Apr, 2020, 03.06 PM IST
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...
23 Nov, 2019, 11.11 AM IST
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...
21 Dec, 2017, 06.33 PM IST
Sun Pharma shares slip after product recallThe product is manufactured for SPII by a contract manufacturer, the company said in a statement.
27 Nov, 2017, 04.44 PM IST
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...
25 Nov, 2017, 06.55 AM IST
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.
22 Aug, 2013, 05.06 PM IST