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An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing Salmon- In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking water
- Inside Yash’s Bengaluru home: Toxic star’s luxurious duplex has golf-course views, Greece-inspired balcony garden and cosy family spaces
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinctionEarth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for...25 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Akshay Kumar is one of Bollywood’s fittest leading men at 58. But even he can’t keep away from one treat. It has zero fat and can reduce blood sugarAkshay Kumar is known for being one of the most fit stars in Bollywood. However, the tinsel town’s ‘Khiladi’ is not exempt from engaging in...24 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabricIn 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
- 18-year-old Colorado student Natalie Muro invents wave-powered device that fights toxic algal blooms using invasive weedA brilliant eighteen-year-old student developed a groundbreaking floating device designed to tackle toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driv...19 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%Researchers repurposed oyster shell waste to improve sour farmland in China. This five-year trial significantly boosted peanut crop yields ...19 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Time to take some risk, but with guardrails? 5 small-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 30%With oil prices going past $91 a barrel yet again, expect volatility to keep hitting the markets. The contradictory claims by the US and Ir...19 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury outRice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers pro...17 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decadesDeep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol ...17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Philips India sees India emerging as global R&D, AI hub; bets on healthcare infrastructure for growthPhilips India is focusing on growing healthcare infrastructure and artificial intelligence. The company's R&D footprint in India is signifi...11 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- Big Bear bald eagle Jackie faces new health crisis as bloodwork shows worsening anemiaBeloved bald eagle Jackie's anemia has worsened, veterinarians reported. Her packed cell volume fell to thirteen percent, indicating a decl...04 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
- Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supplySurvivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, in...31 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- Before wrapping marinated meat in aluminum foil, know what a study found after baking it at 428°FA study found aluminum foil transfers measurable amounts of aluminum into food. Marinades containing salt and acidity significantly increas...21 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Is Costco Orgain protein powder safe to drink? New lawsuit claims it contains lead, cadmium, and arsenic, raises alarmCostco Orgain protein powder: Consumers are suing Costco over its Orgain protein powder for failing to disclose toxic heavy metals. The cla...09 Jul, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
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