Vinegar and 1/2 cup herbal tea make a floor cleaner; Mississippi State says peppermint adds antibacterial qualities

'You helped fraudsters in $9B scam': Senators grill Minnesota AG Keith Ellison at explosive hearing

In 2018, South Carolina pumped 40,000 cubic yards of river sand onto an eroding bird island; enough to fill about 4,000 dump trucks and restore lost nesting ground

The restoration of Bird Key Stono, a vital nesting habitat for endangered bird species, involved utilizing dredged sand from Folly River. This effort was prompted by the severe erosion of the island's shores following Hurricane Irma. Supported by funding of $300,000 from federal sources, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S.

Indian govt halves stock limit for traders to 100 tonne

The order will come into force from October 15 and will be valid till November 30

‘Who pays if AI agent goes rogue?': Hawley presses experts overAI cyberattacks & accountability gap

NaBFID raises $750 million in debut US dollar bond issuance

The 10-year benchmark bond marks the first drawdown under NaBFID’s $4 billion Global Medium-Term Note programme for infrastructure financing

In 2014, volunteers began hunting for unusual features in particle-collision images; by 2026, over 42,000 had examined nearly 39,000 pictures

Higgs Hunters has rallied over 42,000 volunteers to sift through large volumes of images captured by the Large Hadron Collider. These participants seek to uncover distinctive patterns following the landmark Higgs boson discovery in 2012. The initiative not only fosters a deeper comprehension of particle physics but also motivates volunteers to pursue further studies, developing a unique lexicon that reflects their collective learning journey.

In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea, and a jury awarded him $10.2 million in 1990

In the 1960s, inventor Robert W. Kearns developed a groundbreaking windshield wiper system featuring intermittent operation. After Ford appropriated his design without permission, Kearns found himself embroiled in an arduous legal fight to reclaim ownership. He endured various personal and financial hardships but triumphed in 1990 with a monumental $10.2 million judgment against Ford. Kearns' journey highlights the immense struggles inventors face in safeguarding their creations.

Disruption on supply routes driving up prices: Oil Minister

Puri pointed out that the global energy situation remains challenging, but the government is closely monitoring the situation

KFintech, APMI launch anti-money laundering platform

APMI has adopted InPro as the central AML compliance platform for its members, providing portfolio managers across the industry access to a common technology infrastructure for screening, reviewing and managing AML alerts

INOX Air Products files DRHP for IPO; existing shareholders to sell up to 7.72 cr shares

The proposed IPO will see existing shareholders sell up to 77,156,663 equity shares of face value ₹1 each

In 1988, Patricia Bath patented a device that used a laser through a tiny 1 mm incision to remove a cataract, turning the procedure into a matter of minutes

Dr. Patricia Bath made a groundbreaking advancement in cataract surgery with her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, utilizing cutting-edge laser technology. This innovation paved the way for minimally invasive procedures, leading to significantly quicker recovery times for patients. Despite facing numerous obstacles in securing research resources globally, Bath co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness to enhance access to eye care.

Inox Clean Energy IPO papers kept in abeyance by Sebi

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has temporarily suspended the draft offer documents for Inox Clean Energy's upcoming initial public offering. The company aims to raise a substantial Rs 10,000 crore, including new equity shares and a sell-off from its promoters. With operations in renewable energy and solar manufacturing across India and Africa, this IPO is set to bolster its position in the expanding green energy market.