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In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%- In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasons
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- Are pigeons ruining your garden plants and balcony? A simple aluminium foil trick may keep them awayGarden enthusiasts can effectively repel troublesome pigeon flocks through a smart application of an alumininium foil trick. By shaping foi...13 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...07 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...04 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- Don't throw away struggling plants. This common kitchen powder could help improve soil, fight fungus, repel garden pests, and keep your potted plants healthier naturallyBaking soda offers gardeners a budget-friendly solution for plant care. It helps reduce fungal growth and discourages certain garden pests ...26 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- The black rose mystery: Why coal-black roses bloom only in one small district of TurkeyA unique black rose from Halfeti, Turkey, draws tourists and scientists. This bloom appears coal-black as a bud and turns deep red as it op...24 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- On a savanna so acidic that experts called it dead, a Colombian community planted a forest of Caribbean pines for resin; under their shade, a rainforest nobody planted came back on its ownA Colombian community transformed acidic land into a thriving rainforest. Caribbean pine plantations, aided by a fungus, initiated this eco...23 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- These 6 everyday herbs are packed with antioxidants and easy to grow in your home gardenFresh herbs do more than enhance flavour. Many are naturally rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from free radical damage and supp...20 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...13 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- 5 unusual edible plants you can grow at home for better taste, nutrition and varietyTransform your home garden by incorporating unique edible plants that go beyond traditional vegetables. Okinawa spinach adds a touch of bea...08 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...14 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- From improving soil fertility to cleaning tools: 6 ways to use lemon peels in gardenLemon peels offer many gardening benefits. They act as pest repellents and improve soil acidity. Experts suggest using them as liquid ferti...13 Jul, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
- Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilisers are in part to blameProblems with soil health are growing as the African continent struggles to feed itself. Africa has 65% of the world’s remaining uncultivat...25 Jul, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
- Pollution turning country's rainfall acidic, says studyAcid rain is a result of rain water in the atmosphere mixing with polluting gases such as oxides of sulphur and nitrogen emitted from autom...04 Mar, 2017, 10.46 AM IST
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