NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Everyone Talks About Cleaning, But No One Mentions This StepTrue cleanliness goes beyond a shiny appearance. Scientific studies reveal that rinsing surfaces after cleaning and ensuring cleaning tools...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM 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
Why Your Kitchen Sponge Might Be Making Everything Smell WorseYour kitchen sponge, a cleaning essential, harbors billions of bacteria. Research reveals these porous tools become microbial hotspots, bre...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
These Are the Dirtiest Spots You’re Ignoring in HomeScience reveals that common household items like kitchen sponges, refrigerator handles, and remote controls harbor more bacteria than toile...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Should Mugs Face Up or Down? Experts TellA debate rages in American kitchens over how to store coffee mugs. Keeping them face down protects against dust, especially in open spaces....
13 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
7 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Actually Making Your Home DirtierMany cleaning habits actually make homes dirtier. Experts reveal common mistakes like cleaning from the bottom up and reusing dirty tools. ...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.19 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
The Overlooked Kitchen Surface Where Bacteria Spreads FastestYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than you think. Scientific studies reveal sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, spreading germs li...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
The Bathroom Spot That Almost No One Cleans ProperlyResearchers highlight that the underside of the toilet rim is a breeding ground for bacteria, often missed during regular cleanings. Biofil...
04 Apr, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Death of 5 billion sea stars mystery solved: Scientists reveal what killed the iconic star-shaped creaturesAfter a decade-long search, scientists have pinpointed the cause of the massive sea star die-off along North America's Pacific coast: the V...
07 Aug, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Black fungus: Experts to study possible causes including industrial oxygen useThe country used to record about 100 cases of black fungus a year earlier but the state has recorded about 700 cases in the last week. This...
24 May, 2021, 09.14 AM IST
HIV drug may replace hydroxychloroquine in Covid defenceIndia's top health research body is reviewing its treatment guidelines for Covid-19 and may drop hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) from the protocol...
19 May, 2020, 09.03 AM IST
Divide among experts may force ICMR to revise HCQ guidelinesWith some microbiologists opposing the use of HCQ for Covid-19, a debate is raging on among members of the task force over continuing with ...
18 May, 2020, 08.24 AM IST
Google celebrates microbiologist Hans Christian Gram's 166th birth anniversary with doodleTerms like 'Gram-positive' and 'Gram-negative' were coined after him.
13 Sep, 2019, 11.23 AM IST
Beards may contain more poo particles than toiletsIn the study, microbiologist John Golobic, of Quest Diagnostics in New Mexico, swabbed a number of beards searching for bacteria.
04 May, 2015, 04.35 PM IST
India important place to study microbiology: Senior French microbiologistPhilippe Sansonetti, a professor, said climatic conditions and high population were the main reasons for prevailing infectious diseases in ...
12 Jan, 2015, 04.30 PM IST