Nestlé backs India’s front-of-pack labelling push, seeks science-based approachNestlé's global CEO welcomed India's mandatory front-of-pack labelling proposal. He suggested manufacturers contribute to making the progra...
In 2016, researchers proposed that salt fingers could send crystals to the Dead Sea floor. 3 years later, a 2019 study backed the theory, showing why the lakebed gains about 10 centimeters of salt yearlyRecent scientific research reveals the intriguing mechanism behind the formation of salt crystals in the Dead Sea. As warmer, salt-laden su...
Home hack: Salt may help reduce window condensation. The simple household trick could help tackle excess moistureCan putting salt near windows really help with condensation and dampness? This simple kitchen ingredient is often used as a household moist...
In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical wasteKAUST researchers found an unexpected answer in nature. They studied springtails and seaskaters that trap air around their bodies underwate...
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought backIndia’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for si...
Put kosher salt in a cast iron skillet: Why Good Housekeeping recommends it for removing burnt food residueKosher salt serves as an excellent cleaning agent for burnt food residues on cast iron skillets. Its natural abrasiveness and soft texture ...
Do not throw away sweat-stained pillow covers. Try this simple salt trick before washingSweat, body oils and skincare products can leave pillowcases with stubborn yellow marks. A simple salt pre-soak may help loosen fresh sweat...
SC stays Calcutta HC order staying notifications on dedicated STF police stations, assigned courtsThe Supreme Court has stayed a Calcutta High Court order. This order had previously scrapped two state government notifications. These noti...
No cooking required, but still 30g protein: Mumbai fitness coach shares healthy nachos recipe for a Mexican twistMumbai fitness coach Vanshika Khurana, shares a protein-rich nachos recipe. This dish offers authentic fiesta taste without excessive calor...
Don’t throw away tea or coffee-stained dress: How to use common salt to remove stains at homeTea and coffee stains can ruin your favourite dress or T-shirt, but common salt may help tackle fresh spills. Blot the stain, rinse with co...
Farah Khan's Kadhi Pakora recipe: 3 secret hacks for fluffy pakoras and delicious Punjabi kadhiFarah Khan is known for her cooking skills and has shared her Punjabi Kadhi Pakora recipe in one of her vlogs. Her three useful hacks inclu...
China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'A prominent economics professor's remarks on gig work as welfare ignited public anger in China. She argued flexibility offers welfare, cont...
Do stubborn dark ring linings inside your mugs spoil your morning? Use baking soda and vinegar hack to make them look brand new instantlyDark, stubborn stains in ceramic mugs often result from tannins and the minerals found in hard water. These elements bond to tiny scratches...
In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawerIn 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black pa...
Tarnished silverware looking dull? Try this simple hack of aluminium foil, baking soda and salt to restore its shineAluminium Foil Hacks: Reviving tarnished silverware is a breeze with this effective home cleaning method. By combining aluminium foil, baki...
Fascinated by the word “biomass,” a seventh-grader in Texas made algae produce 77% more biofuel oils in just five days with a simple vitamin-and-salt experimentIn an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel....
Supreme Court raps FSSAI over warning labels on high-salt, sugar and fat packaged foodsThe Supreme Court on Thursday questioned FSSAI over its reluctance to mandate warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar and satu...