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WHEAT STEM SAWFLY CONTROL
Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawfly- AIFs seek status quo as 'foreign control' rules go for a recast
- Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakh
- The dusty blue coating on blueberries is not dirt; USDA researchers say the wax helps defend against disease and prevents the fruit from drying out after harvestThe dusty coating on blueberries is a natural protective wax. This bloom shields the fruit from disease and prevents drying out. Researcher...06 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Retired Kerala headmistress turns 3,500 sq ft home into Dragon fruit farm, earns whopping Rs 4 Lakh monthlyAfter retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing...05 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Bittu Tabahi cleaned MP’s polluted Ajnar River by hand for months; now Dutch CEO says ‘come work for us’A 20-year-old BSc student from Madhya Pradesh has gone from cleaning a polluted river by hand to receiving a public invitation from Boyan S...05 Sep, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- Asian buyers turn to Australian, Argentine wheat amid Black Sea disruptionsWith disruptions in the Black Sea causing significant challenges, Asian wheat importers are urgently turning to alternative sources, acquir...05 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- In 2021, NASA grew Hatch chile peppers on the International Space Station; over 137 days, the plants produced harvestable fruit with unusually straight stemsIn 2021, NASA astronauts successfully cultivated Hatch chile peppers aboard the International Space Station, observing that the lack of gra...04 Sep, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for IndiaWorld Meteorological Organization says prevailing El Nino conditions could intensify into a very strong event and persist through February ...04 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- In 1995, NASA sent 30 fertilised Japanese quail eggs to the Mir space station for 16 days; what scientists found after they returned raised new questions about life without gravityIn 1995, NASA launched a fascinating experiment by sending fertilized quail eggs to the Mir space station. The objective was to explore how...04 Sep, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- India, Japan to play historic men's T20I match ahead of Asian GamesIndia's men's cricket team will face Japan in a T20 International match. This game celebrates seventy-five years of India-Japan diplomatic ...04 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Recruitment Scam: Karnataka Suspends IAS Officer Gyanendra Gangwar after CID Arrest, ED ScrutinyIn a significant move, an IAS officer has been suspended after being arrested for alleged misconduct linked to KPSC recruitment. Gyanendra ...03 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- How did insects conquer land? A 324-million-year-old fossil with 24 legs and paddle-like abdominal limbs suggests some of their earliest ancestors may have lived in water before becoming terrestrialA 324-million-year-old fossil from Texas offers new insights into early insect evolution. This ancient creature possessed an unusual 24-leg...03 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- India can unlock over USD 1.5 billion wheat export opportunity as global buyers diversify sourcing: ASSOCHAMIndia can unlock a wheat export opportunity of more than USD 1.5 billion as the gradual reopening of exports coincides with strong domestic...03 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- No protein bars. Salman Khan’s heroine, fit and radiant at 57, eats parathas for protein. One ingredient is India’s natural protein powder, can lower blood sugarIt is quite difficult for people who are vegetarians to have access to a protein-rich diet. Taking to Instagram, Bhagyashree, the heroine o...02 Sep, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Wrapping papaya in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may slow ripening, its benefits and the right way to use itTo prolong the freshness of papayas, envelop their stems in aluminum foil. This clever method minimizes the release of ethylene gas, conseq...01 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- In 2009, Great Lakes IPMT helped restore 1 invaded panne at Indiana Dunes. 17 years later, native flowers now bloom in the wetland where invasive plants once formed a dense monocultureIndiana Dunes National Park faced a challenge as invasive plants colonized its delicate panne ecosystem. A dedicated partnership was formed...31 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original findingJohns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous s...29 Aug, 2026, 04.11 AM IST
- Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...25 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
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