World Bee Day: 10 facts about this pollinator
Let’s get to know these little creatures who form 90 per cent of pollinator troupes and are pivotal to our existence
A mango variety developed from Alphonso can withstand climate vagaries
The variety, a hybrid of Alphonso and a Mexican variety, is expected to boost mango production in country
Cola and fruit juices don’t mix
The possible industry response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion may not be fruitful for public health
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Delhi street fruit juice samples
Study for which samples were taken, said the source of the bacteria could be municipal water
Soft drinks cause permanent damage to young mouths
Research suggests 30 seconds is all that acidic drinks need to cause lifelong damage to tooth enamel
Cashew apple jinx
Maharashtra farmers do not earn much from the 1.2 million tonnes of cashew apple they grow every year. But things are looking up with PepsiCo …
Fast-spreading banana fungus poses major threat to African food security
High risk as same banana strain grown in most plantations; Staple food for millions can be affected
Meet the Lazarus creatures: six species we thought were extinct, but aren't
It is extremely difficult to determine whether a species is extinct, or just absent from an area
What genes do we share with fruit flies, roundworms?
Study comparing the human genome with that of fruit flies and roundworms can offer insights into how the information in the human genome …
Fruit consumption reduces heart-related health risks by 40%
Study shows compared to those who never ate fruit, daily consumers of fruit cut their overall risk of death by 32 per cent
EU lifts ban on import of Indian mangoes
Decision taken after ‘significant improvements’ in India’s export system
Blood from Ebola survivors should be used to treat disease: WHO
Antibodies from the blood of patients who have recovered could be transferred to those who are suffering from the viral disease
Winged wonders: We should not resent bats, because we need them
The pandemic has magnified fear of bats, but their conservation is crucial to prevent such events from arising again
COVID-19: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
Bats’ immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
Known unknowns: India’s apex food regulator has no data on presence of GMOs in fresh produce imported over past 5 years
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 prohibits import, manufacture, use or sale of GM food without FSSAI’s approval
The juicy green star fruit always find its way to the vendor’s basket
A one-stop medicine shop, amrakh can be the wow factor in homemade pickles and chutneys
Simply Put: Fruit juice doing kids more harm than good
A sour companion: The hog plum has much to offer, if people get past its strong taste
Hog plum is a great souring agent and can help in cancer, diabetes treatments
The Nipah virus in Kerala may have mutated due to climatic stress: Expert
Urbanisation could cause spillover from other states, scientist says
Bael smoothie
Ozone pollution increases male-male courtship in common fruit flies: Study
High level of ozone leads to drop in sex-determining pheromones
Bushmeat contributing to Ebola epidemic, warns FAO
Ebola death toll rises to over 630
The M in IMA
Fruity delight
Pomelo not only makes tasty salads, but also has antioxidants that fight cancer
IMA to endorse PepsiCo's food products