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Psychology says people who hate cilantro aren't picky eaters: Their brains and genes may literally be tasting something differentPsychology suggests that even ordinary disagreements can reveal surprising insights about human behavior. The real story is not about cilan...- In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
- In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
- Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami G...
- India’s quantum opportunity: Turning scale into strategic advantageIndia has a structural advantage in quantum computing. Its size inherently creates challenging optimisation issues, offering a practical te...
- Love samosa, pakoras and vada pav? FSSAI issues fresh warning on newspaper-wrapped street snacks. Here's why it could be riskyIndia's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like sam...
- Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
- 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...
- Maharashtra: Five police officials suspended amid chaos over deaths linked to illicit liquor consumptionTen people have died from consuming illicit liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune. Five police officials, including a Senior Police Inspector...
- Pune Hooch tragedy kills 15; 8 arrestedAt least 15 people have died and several others hospitalized after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchw...
- California chemical leak: What is methyl methacrylate, a deadly chemical that has forced 50,000 residents to evacuate and can damage eyes, skin and lungs?Chemical leak in California: California declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical leak at a Garden Grove manufacturing facility....
- 40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern CaliforniaAuthorities are racing to prevent the explosion of a leaking storage tank containing hazardous chemicals in Garden Grove, California, promp...
- 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 1826, John Walker scraped chemicals off a stick,and the accident helped create the modern matchstickIn 1826, John Walker accidentally invented the friction match. This discovery changed how people made fire. Before matches, starting a fire...
- 6 easy ways to keep mosquitoes away without using repellantsDiscover 6 incredibly easy, natural ways to keep mosquitoes away from your Indian home without relying on strong chemical repellents. From ...
- Your long fingernails can finally stop being a smartphone nightmareLong nails often make touchscreen use a challenge. Researchers are developing a conductive nail polish, incorporating compounds like taurin...
- How to keep mosquitoes away using burnt coffee powderTired of mosquito bites and chemical repellents? Burnt coffee powder offers a simple, natural, and effective way to keep mosquitoes away. T...
- Mumbai watermelon death case solved: Here's what killed the family of fourMumbai police have confirmed that a family of four died from zinc phosphide poisoning, a potent rat poison, not from eating watermelon as i...
- Mansukh Mandaviya to launch nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative on ThursdayA nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 and above will launch on May 7, 2026. Union Minister Mansukh Mandav...
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