In 1955, Joe McVicker repurposed a failed wallpaper cleaner and found Play-Doh, the toy that saved a family business |

Once a cleaner for coal-soiled wallpaper, a failing company found new life when its owner’s sister-in-law suggested its putty could be a children’s toy. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Before the smell of sweet, colourful dough came to represent childhood throughout the world, it was the aroma of a final bid to keep a failing company…

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Word of the day: Plausible |

Believing in something isn’t always about cold, hard facts; often, it’s about how much weight an idea carries when it’s spoken out loud. In our day-to-day lives, we constantly encounter explanations, excuses, or theories that feel “right” enough to accept without digging too deep. Even without a shred of absolute proof, certain claims just have…

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Meet Dasia Taylor: High school student who created surgical threads that change colour when infections appear |

At just 17, Dasia Taylor turned a science fair idea into a medical innovation with real-world promise. While studying at Iowa City West High School in Iowa, she began working on colour-changing surgical sutures that could signal infection before a wound became visibly worse. Her inspiration came from a practical problem: expensive “smart” sutures already…

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IPL 2026 Points Table after Match 50: LSG end six-match losing streak to shake up playoff battle | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The IPL 2026 points table after Match 50 may not have brought dramatic changes in the standings, but it turned out to be a hugely significant result in the playoff race. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the extra-game advantage they previously held over several rivals after…

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