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How One Plate of Papaya a Day May Support 5 Common Health Concerns

Papaya is one of those simple fruits that can easily become part of a healthy daily diet. Soft, naturally sweet and packed with nutrients, it provides vitamin C, vitamin A precursors, fibre and antioxidants. It also contains enzymes such as papain, which are often studied for their role in digestion.…

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Bananas are fruiting in UK gardens after heatwaves: Why experts say this is unusual

In a quiet garden in Seaton, near Looe in Cornwall, something unusual is happening. A banana plant, once a tiny gift, has grown to 11 feet tall and produced 24 pieces of fruit. For owner Cathy Neville, it is a moment of surprise and delight. For experts, it is a…

The Times of India

In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winter

Tomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants can now form fruit without fertilization, a process called parthenocarpy. This breakthrough dramatically increases fruit yield during cold winter growing seasons.

The Economic Times

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‘They do look majestic’: tears and pride as first white storks set free in Cornwall

Twenty-one birds released on Bodmin Moor where it is hoped they will one day return to produce their own young

The Guardian - UK

How To Help Your Backyard Hummingbirds In August – 5 Ways to Support These Beautiful Creatures as They Prepare for Migration

August is the best time to see hummingbirds in your garden

Homes & Gardens

5 plants to deadhead in August – trim away these spent blooms now to prolong their flowering period

And keep them flowering!

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Can giraffes do math? The world’s tallest mammals are better at addition than subtraction, scientists discover in surprising math study

New research reveals giraffes possess remarkable cognitive abilities. Some giraffes can mentally combine quantities, a foundational numerical thinking skill. This ability allows them to identify containers with more food after hidden transfers. Two giraffes consistently succeeded in these carrot-based experiments. These findings suggest a deeper understanding of animal intelligence and…

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Meet Scarlett Tiani, the Connecticut student whose dog-safety invention reached US Nationals and earned a national award plus patent-application support

In a remarkable achievement, Connecticut student Scarlett Tiani has garnered national attention for her inventive pet safety solution, Tail Wag Warning. Designed to enhance safety during unexpected dog interactions, Tiani's creation received numerous accolades at the prestigious national Invention Convention. With legal support at her side, she is now set…

The Times of India

6 gorgeous flowers to plant in your garden now for a colourful autumn display, so you can enjoy your outdoor space for longer

Your autumn beds and borders can look as colourful as your spring garden

Ideal Home

What Is Making Your Celery Taste Strong and Stringy?

Celery should deliver crisp crunch and a clean, fresh flavor, not the experience of chewing on green fishing line. When garden-grown celery turns tough, stringy, bitter, or unusually strong, growing conditions usually deserve some suspicion, particularly moisture and heat.

Frugal Gardening

Two Deadly Flowers Hide Molecular Tricks That Could Help Scientists Develop Powerful New Medicines

Wolfsbane and larkspur just yielded a chemistry milestone. The same plants still cause hard-to-treat arrhythmias and kill cattle by the thousands.

Medical Daily

Should You Remove Lower Leaves From Brussels Sprouts?

Brussels sprouts grow in a wonderfully odd fashion, with little cabbage-like buds tucked into the leaf axils along a tall central stalk. The lower sprouts mature first while newer ones develop higher up, which makes leaf removal more nuanced than grabbing pruning shears and giving the plant a haircut.

Frugal Gardening

Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn it

Researchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to capture fish prey. Groundbreaking video footage shows a young calf learning this skill from its mother. This challenges previous beliefs about dolphins learning from peers. The findings highlight dolphin intelligence and…

The Economic Times

Russian startup claims it could produce silicon wafers in five minutes instead of two weeks, but trillion-dollar IMEC doesn't have to worry

A Russian startup has tested a multicathode electron source promising faster wafer exposure, though its complete lithograph remains years away.

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6 Foods That Protect Your Gallbladder, All Already Sitting in Your Indian Kitchen

TurmericCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, directly stimulates bile production and improves bile flow from the gallbladder into the small intestine. A 2002 study published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that curcumin caused significant gallbladder contraction in healthy volunteers, reducing the stasis that allows cholesterol to crystallise…

The Times of India

The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

Bangkok Post

Nene Royal credits mother for success after royal honour

Breakout America's Got Talent star Nene Royal said her mother remains the most important person in her life as she was bestowed a royal recognition for her devotion and gratitude towards her mother on National Mother's Day.

Fit & Well

Exercising with others is a proven formula for improved mental wellbeing, so grab a friend and use this full-body partner workout to boost your mood

All you need is 20 minutes, a resistance band and a willing workout buddy

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This Shelter Treats Its Dogs To Hamburgers, And Here Are 44 Pics Showing Their Reactions

For shelter dogs waiting for their forever homes, even a small surprise can make an ordinary day feel special. At the Humane Society of Lebanon County in Pennsylvania, hamburgers have become a heartwarming treat brought in by families, local businesses, supporters, and former adopters for all kinds of occasions. From…

Evening Standard

Prue Leith, Mary Berry and Celia Imrie confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Fest

In October, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival will host more than 500 events across 10 days.

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Taylor Swift to become youngest inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

At 36, Taylor Swift is set to be the youngest writer to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The Independent UK

Britain’s Andy Green sets a new speed record at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats

Green said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest musician to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift and Lyle Lovett are set to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Bangkok Post

‘World’s best pastry chef’ stays true to artisan roots

PARIS - The smell of warm bread hangs in the air at one of Benoit Castel’s patisseries in Paris, where the newly crowned world’s best pastry chef was hard at work testing new recipes.

The Times of India

A Finnish man built an 11-metre yacht from scratch using solar panels and batteries and sailed more than 3,000 nautical miles without conventional fuel

A Finnish boat builder has demonstrated what solar-powered sailing could look like by building an 11-metre yacht from scratch and taking it on a voyage of more than 3,000 nautical miles using electricity generated from the sun. The yacht, designed and built by Lukas Sjöman, relies on solar panels and…

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