In 1969, Neil Armstrong brought Moon rocks back to Earth. NASA fed some of the lunar dust to German cockroaches, Japanese quail, and other animalsFollowing the Apollo 11 mission, NASA embarked on some groundbreaking biological experiments involving lunar samples. They conducted tests ...
In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eatenNASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven m...
In a Biosphere 2-linked Arizona study, cherry tomatoes grew beneath solar panels with 50% less irrigation; midday water stress was about 40% lower across cropsUniversity of Arizona researchers studied the effect of solar panel shade on crop growth. Their findings suggest agrivoltaic systems reduce...
In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...
Salman Khan looks fitter than ever at 60. His secret? Not just exercise, but a kitchen garden too. What vegetables does he grow?Salman Khan is an ace amateur farmer. The superstar reportedly grows various vegetables – potatoes, tomatoes, and pumpkins – at his luxurio...
Mindy Kaling’s ‘Not Suitable for Work’ cancelled at Hulu: Will there be a season 2 elsewhere?Hulu has officially canceled the comedy series 'Not Suitable for Work' following its first season. The narrative revolved around five young...
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...
‘I’ve only been paying bills’: Indian man in Japan spends nearly ₹1 lakh in 25 days, food costs yet to be addedAn Indian traveler meticulously documented his living expenses over a 25-day period in Japan, totaling nearly one lakh rupees. Notably, thi...
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
Beyonce got back her perfect body months after giving birth through a 22-day vegan diet. This can help you lose 15 pounds in 3 weeks while eating pizzaBeyonce shocked fans when she appeared in the 2018 Coachella concert, appearing in peak energy and flaunting a perfect ten figure, despite ...
Preity Zinta plants bananas in her backyard along with other fruits and vegetables. Actress shares 2 tips on how to grow bananas at homeRenowned actress Preity Zinta has turned her Los Angeles backyard into a beautiful home garden, where she grows a variety of fruits, vegeta...
Gwyneth Paltrow's latest 'boyfriend breakfast' is besan chilla with pudina chutney amid Sam Altman dinner party buzz'Iron Man' star Gwyneth Paltrow has shared her latest breakfast routine featuring Indian besan chilla, eggs and pudina chutney, amid buzz a...
Ready-made food prices may stay high as input, packaging costs riseReady-made food prices are likely to stay high due to increased input and packaging expenses. Inflation in these products accelerated to ni...
Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can followNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...
How to clean tarnished copper using a simple bottle of ketchup kept on your kitchen shelf? Experts explain the science behind preventing oxidation for goodCopper tarnish results from a natural chemical reaction with its environment. The acid found in ordinary tomato ketchup effectively removes...
In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winterTomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants ca...
Actress Julia Roberts grows lettuce, tomatoes and kale at home: 5 gardening lessons every beginner can follow easilyJulia Roberts has spoken about growing vegetables at home, including lettuce, tomatoes, kale, carrots and beets, and eating what her family...