The leading theory on prehistoric giant insects is crumbling, and here’s what scientists think now |

Meet the griffinfly: giant, ancient, and still full of mysteries. Image Credits: Google Gemini Imagine a dragonfly with a two-foot wingspan whizzing by your head. That was prehistoric Earth, and scientists just realised they’ve had the wrong explanation all along.Some 300 million years ago, the Earth was almost unrecognisable. One huge supercontinent, called Pangaea, covered…

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How ancient science can stop your bread from going stale |

Scientists have developed innovative packaging using starch and salt-infused paperboard to keep bread fresh for over 72 hours by managing moisture. This complements natural sourdough fermentation, where lactic acid bacteria produce organic acids and antimicrobial peptides, effectively preventing mould and slowing staleness. Scientists have developed innovative packaging using starch and salt-infused paperboard to keep bread…

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‘Rakasa’ Box Office Gains Steam as Niharika Konidela’s Comedy Horror Collects Rs 2.75 Crore on Day 2 |

Niharika Konidela’s comedy horror ‘Rakasa’ has opened to a decent box office, earning Rs 2.75 crore on Saturday and a total of Rs 5.60 crore net so far. While the film’s comedy is resonating with audiences, reviews point to uneven pacing and familiar plot elements. ‘Rakasa’ garnered a 35.37% overall occupancy on Saturday. Niharika Konidela’s…

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FMCG volume growth may slow to 3-4% this year

MUMBAI: The war-led volatility in energy markets coupled with the risk of food inflation amid projections of below-normal monsoon rains this year could weigh on FMCG volume growth, Worldpanel by Numerator (formerly Kantar) said in its update on Wednesday. It estimated volume growth to drop to 3-4% if the situation doesn’t improve, as an unstable…

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Brazil is releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes to fight one of its worst dengue outbreaks in years |

Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…

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‘Bhooth Bangla’ box office collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar starrer opens to Rs 23 crore worldwide debut; ends Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ reign | Hindi Movie News

‘Bhooth Bangla’, starring Akshay Kumar, has registered a solid opening at the box office, delivering a worldwide debut of approximately Rs 23.90 crore and displacing ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ from the top spot after a four-week run.Bhooth Bangla Movie Review ‘Bhooth Bangla’ Day 1 collection The horror-comedy, directed by Priyadarshan, earned an estimated Rs 12.25 crore…

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