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Get rid of kitchen cockroaches quicker than you think with baking soda and sugar; here’s how the simple hack works- Ants invading your home? Here’s how to get rid of them naturally and keep them from finding their way back
- In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pests
- In late 1990s, a Buffalo physicist proposed using shock waves to detect plastic land mines costing as little as $1. Years later, the idea remains a striking approach to a detection problem that defeats metal detectorsPlastic land mines are difficult to find because metal detectors may miss them entirely. Researchers at the University at Buffalo explored ...25 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- In 2014, NASA sent 800 ants to the International Space Station to study how they search without gravity; some spent seconds tumbling through the airResearchers sent ants to the International Space Station to investigate their behavior under microgravity. This unique environment posed ch...25 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectaresIn the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal pl...25 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Ants know how to find the best path forward: What bees, flies and cockroaches teach us about better decisionsSmall insects teach us significant lessons about decision-making among humans. Ants exhibit decentralized foraging which leads to the disco...24 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
- In 1850, scientists began recording the temperatures that would reveal Earth's climate trajectory. 172 years later, researchers found 45 years of satellite observations are enough to detect human warming in most regionsScientists developed a new method to identify regional climate change patterns. This approach uses observed temperature records to pinpoint...23 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- In 1992, engineers began protecting 55 km of Ottawa River shoreline with local rounded gravel. 19 years later, 80–90% of the banks were covered by indigenous vegetationOttawa River banks were protected using rounded granular material over fifteen years ago. This method halted erosion and created a riparian...22 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- In a multi-decade study, engineers used 12-inch coconut-fiber blankets to secure riverbanks. Years later, deep-rooted plants turned them into living barriers that resist erosion and floodsHow a 12-inch coconut fiber roll can hold a failing streambank together is easier to understand than it looks. The simple coir log slows ru...22 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- This Walnut hack effortlessly erases wood furniture scratches with no hassle, but there's a catch; follow step-by-step guide to avoid ruining your decorMinor wooden furniture damage can be fixed using a simple walnut. The natural oils in nuts act as a wood stain and conditioner. Rubbing the...22 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Meet Spain’s ‘firefighting donkeys’: How a woman turned 18 rescued animals into unlikely heroes by grazing away dry vegetation to help prevent dangerous wildfiresIn Andalusia, Spain, rescued donkeys are making a significant impact on wildfire prevention. By grazing on dry underbrush, these gentle cre...21 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- In 1888, USDA sent an entomologist to Australia to collect vedalia beetles for California’s cottony cushion scale; within a year, the pest had sharply declinedThe cottony cushion scale insect threatened California's citrus growers with devastation. The USDA took action by sending a scientist to Au...21 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 3 ingredient DIY floor cleaner: Why this lemon, vinegar and eucalyptus mix is becoming a popular home cleaning hack; how it works and how to make itThe resurgence of natural cleaning methods is transforming Indian homes. This simple DIY cleaning solution not only shines floors but also ...19 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- 3 aromatic plants that may help keep rats away from your garden naturally, plus simple tips to reduce rodent problemsAromatic plants such as mint, lavender, and rosemary are known to repel garden rats with their potent scents, making outdoor areas less inv...19 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Resilient Asset to offload 4.98% stake in Paytm parentResilient Asset Management plans to sell nearly five percent of Paytm shares. This stake sale is valued at approximately five thousand cror...18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma's Resilient Asset to sell 4.98% Paytm stake; Antfin to retain economic proceedsResilient Asset Management plans to sell up to 4.98% stake in Paytm parent One 97 Communications through a block deal worth Rs 5,000 crore....18 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- 18-year-old Texas student Ananya Gulur Nagendra builts an ant-powered food waste digester; it achieved 83% efficiencyAnanya Gulur Nagendra has created an ant-inspired system for managing food waste, achieving an impressive eighty-three percent efficiency i...17 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Ants keep entering through your front door? Diluted white vinegar can erase the invisible trails guiding them insideMixing vinegar and water creates a powerful solution that disrupts ant trails by cloaking their pheromonal communication. This technique hi...06 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
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