Geologists Find Strange Stone Tunnels That Could Point to a Never-Before-Seen Lifeform on EarthScientists found tiny, organized tunnels within desert rocks. These formations are unlike natural geological processes. Chemical traces sug...
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Why Washing Your Hair Every Day Could Be Making Your Scalp WorseDaily shampooing might be harming your scalp. Scientific studies reveal that washing hair too often can damage the scalp's natural barrier....
25 Apr, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Why Your Room Still Smells Bad After Cleaning, And Its Hidden ReasonHomes often smell musty even after cleaning. This is due to hidden biofilms created by bacteria. These microbes trap nutrients and moisture...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
What Happens When Deep Earth Life Stays Dormant for Thousands of YearsDeep subsurface microbes survive for millennia by entering suspended metabolism, drastically lowering energy needs and relying on chemical ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.31 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
This Cheap Kitchen Liquid Unclogs Your Drain Automatically No Scrubbing NeededForget harsh chemicals for clogged kitchen sinks! A simple baking soda and vinegar mix, or enzyme-based cleaners, offer a gentler, science-...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Dirty Tile Grout Try This Quick At Home Trick To Clean It Without Ripping It OutGrubby grout doesn't always mean costly renovation. A simple, science-backed DIY paste of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap eff...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
This 5 Minute Sunday Bathroom Routine Keeps It Clean All WeekA five-minute Sunday bathroom cleaning routine effectively controls germs and promotes a healthier home, according to environmental health ...
02 Apr, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
A Tiny Parasite That Can Make Mice Lose Their Fear of CatsThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects mice, altering their fear responses to cats. Instead of avoiding cat odors, infected mice are drawn ...
11 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Shun 'sterlisied living', reconnect with nature to tackle Covid-like pandemics: Renowned scientistScientist Ajai Kumar Sonkar suggests reconnecting with nature. He believes it can strengthen the immune system. This can better prepare peo...
20 Jul, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
Forget Ozempic, scientists find a microbe that can work like a natural alternative to popular diabetes and weight loss drugResearchers in China have found a gut microbe, Bacteroides vulgatus, that may regulate blood sugar. The microbe and its metabolites can sti...
05 May, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
MedGenome, backed by Sequoia Capital, acquires Delhi-NCR based Prognosis LaboratoriesMedGenome, backed by Sequoia Capital, LeapFrog Investments, Novo Holdings, Sofina, HDFC, Emerge Ventures, Zodius Capital and International ...
26 May, 2023, 07.31 PM IST
Researchers explore microbial ecosystem in search of drugs to fight SARS-CoV-2The research was presented at the World Microbe Forum, an online meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the Federation of ...
21 Jun, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
Blood-test startups try to crawl out from the shadow of TheranosTheranos hasn’t deterred Silicon Valley from its growing obsession with health care.
25 Mar, 2019, 09.52 AM IST
'Chinese scientists control cotton disease with gene technology'Chinese scientists with the Institute of Microbiology of Chinese Academy of Sciences found that gene interference technology can prevent th...
04 Oct, 2016, 02.29 PM IST
- Indian experts find bacteria to beat global heat
A team of five Indian scientists from four institutes of the country have discovered a naturally occurring bacteria which converts carbon d...
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