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In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
ISRO detects possible subsurface ice on moon using Chandrayaan-2 dataIndian scientists have found strong evidence of subsurface ice near the Moon's south pole. Data from Chandrayaan-2's radar instrument revea...
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: ReportIndian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact pe...
In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
A flash of blue light just solved one of drug development's biggest puzzles, here's all about itScientists at the University of Münster report a major advance in light-powered chemistry for housane molecules on May 20, 2026. Using phot...
In 1856, William Henry Perkin Failed a Chemistry Experiment and Found a Purple Residue Instead: Leading to the Establishment of the First Synthetic Dye IndustryA failed experiment in 1856 led to a remarkable discovery. William Perkin found a substance that stained fabrics a vibrant purple. This led...
Sun Pharma deal: Perception changer for Indian pharma sector? 10 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 38%The Indian pharma sector made its initial global forays almost a quarter century ago. Companies sought out markets abroad, learnt to deal w...
Why Your Clothes Lose Color So Fast Might Have Nothing To Do With DetergentWashing clothes in hot water significantly accelerates color fading and fabric wear, according to scientific research. Higher temperatures,...
No facials, no expensive beauty ingredients: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals her beauty secret of her grandmother who passed away 94 with 'barely any wrinkles’Priyanka Chopra revealed her grandmother's secret to youthful skin: coconut oil. This natural ingredient combats microbes and reduces infla...
The Kitchen Ingredients That Actually Remove SmellsLingering kitchen smells from cooking can be tackled naturally. Ingredients like mint, yogurt, and rosemary possess properties that break d...
2 Drops in Your Mop Bucket; The Simple Trick That Keeps Your Home Smelling Fresh for DaysHomeowners are discovering that adding just two drops of essential oil to mop water creates a lasting, fresh scent. This method leverages t...
This Kitchen Trick Helps Prevent Unpleasant Smells Without Chemical SpraysKitchen odors, often tackled with chemical sprays, can be effectively neutralized by baking soda. This common pantry staple, sodium bicarbo...
IIT Madras, Ohio State University develop AI framework to aid drug discoveryIIT Madras and Ohio State University researchers have unveiled PURE, an AI framework that generates drug-like molecules with enhanced lab s...
Nvidia-backed AI startup SandboxAQ creates new data to speed up drug discoverySandboxAQ, an AI startup originating from Alphabet's Google and backed by Nvidia, has released a substantial dataset to accelerate drug dis...
World's first stable semi-synthetic organism createdResearchers said the work could be used to create new functions for single-celled organisms that play important roles in drug discovery and...
Indian American develops membrane to aid water purificationAn Indian American researcher has developed a self-assembling synthetic membrane that may aid in better gas separation, water purification.
New synthetic molecules mimic human antibodiesScientists have crafted the first synthetic molecules that mimic natural human antibodies and may help fight cancer, HIV and various bacter...