At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contaminationPoplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot projec...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that callCalifornia wildfire survivors gain new protections with the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. This legislation establishes the nation's first scie...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in IndiaWhen rescue dog Chloe is not tumbling across the grass on a farm outside India's tech capital Bengaluru, she is learning to sniff human bre...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return aliveIn 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive. ...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
Does your dog chase things on TV? A 2025 study of 453 dogs found that canine viewing habits vary depending on what appears on screen, from animals and moving objects to non-animal stimuli, with temperament influencing some of their reactionsA recent study has uncovered that a dog's temperament influences its engagement with television shows. Energetic dogs are more inclined to ...
05 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
AAF risk: Herbal remedies put India’s Asian Games athletes under the doping scannerElite Indian athletes face heightened doping checks from the Athletics Integrity Unit. Herbal supplements, widely used, pose a significant ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Why do people leave TV on for their dogs when they go out? Study has an answerPsychological studies suggest that the bond between humans and dogs can mirror strong attachment relationships. Dogs can provide comfort an...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Walmart mangoes recalled over Salmonella risk: Check affected states, what to do and more
Hundreds of mangoes sold at Walmart stores have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination concerns. Importer Panorama Produce issued th...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Food recall: Is your dog’s food affected? Check reason, list of recalled canned products of Fromm and moreFromm Family Foods has recalled two canned dog food products in the US and Canada. These products may contain small pieces of metal, accord...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
7 foods that can cause food poisoning during monsoon: Everyday picks that become risky when rain, heat & humidity riseMonsoon weather increases food spoilage and germ spread risks significantly. Certain foods like raw meats and unpasteurised dairy require e...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Woman develops Salmonella infection after eating at cafe, gets hospitalised for a week; Consumer commission orders outlet to pay Rs 96,500 including hospital expensesA Kerala woman fell ill after eating alfaham at a biryani cafe and spent a week in hospital after doctors diagnosed a Salmonella infection....
23 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Two dog food manufacturers recall products within days over metal and salmonella contamination risks: Everything pet owners need to knowTwo dog food companies issued recalls in August 2026 for contamination concerns. Fromm Family Foods recalled canned dog food over potential...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, soufflé and hollandaise sauce tooIn light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of underc...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST