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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 ...- Railway hack of the day: Dirty coach, broken AC or staff problem? Here’s how to raise a train complaint quickly on Rail MadadRail Madad provides a digital solution for train and station complaints, allowing passengers to easily report issues by entering their jour...
- Railway passengers take note: If you drink water from station coolers, CAG has found E coli in samples from 8 locationsA CAG report found E coli in drinking water at several railway stations. Hundreds of stations also lacked essential passenger facilities, a...
- Not water. New York University-educated nutritionist says a far more hydrating beverage exists, with more number of electrolytesBelieve it or not, water is not the most hydrating drink you can have. In a recent interview, eminent nutritionist Joy Bauer revealed that ...
- Railways to overhaul drinking water system across networkThe new actions also include replacement of water tanks and strict compliance on regular water quality testing at source and outlet points....
- Seven students injured after ABVP-NSUI clash at EFLU campus in Hyderabad; cases bookedStudent groups ABVP and NSUI clashed at EFLU campus, injuring seven students. The conflict arose after an ABVP protest regarding hostel fac...
- Amrit Udyan opens to the public: Check ticket booking, shuttle services and other detailsAmrit Udyan in Rashtrapati Bhavan is now open for visitors until September 15. The garden welcomes the public daily from 10 am to 6 pm, wit...
- CAG flags E. coli bacteria in drinking water at Railway stations, cites violation of Railway Board normsE. coli bacteria was detected in drinking water at several railway stations. Unhygienic conditions were also reported in railway washrooms ...
- E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
- During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated waterCzech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from lay...
- Treat, not trick, data centre waterIndia faces a significant potable water shortfall while treating only a fraction of its sewage. Treated sewage, currently discharged into w...
- US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous daysA dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with h...
- US Senator says Navy personel allegedly tried to jump of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to fight Iran in Middle EastConcerns over the living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted US congressional Democrats to demand answers from the Navy...
- Indian Railways big update: 3 new trains, 4 route extensions and 7 additional halts approved; check routes, timings and stationsIndian Railways has launched two new train services and is extending several existing routes. The new daily services, Kasganj-Aishbagh Expr...
- Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...
- In 2019, workers digging foundations for a Jerusalem visitor centre uncovered a 2,700-year-old luxury estate with a rare private toiletA unique excavation at an ancient estate in Jerusalem revealed a private toilet that reflects the life of the elite. Beneath the stone seat...
- Baking soda for cleaning sponges and scrubbers? 7 household uses you should know and try outBaking soda can help refresh grimy household cleaning tools, from dish brushes and kitchen sponges to scrubbers and bottle brushes. Its mil...
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...
- FSSAI cracks down on packaged water firm, health supplement makerThe FSSAI suspended Matri Drinking Water's license due to serious food safety violations. Inspection revealed improper storage and poor hyg...
- Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supplySurvivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, in...
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