In 1945, Percy Spencer felt a candy bar melt in his pocket and built the microwave, changing how the world eats |

A World War II scientist, Percy Spencer, accidentally discovered the microwave’s cooking potential when his candy bar melted near a magnetron. This led to experiments with popcorn and eggs, revealing how microwave energy rapidly heats food. Image Credits: Wikipedia We instinctively grab our microwaves without giving them a second thought. The appliance is right there…

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Virgo Horoscope Today, May 6, 2026: You don’t have to solve every emotion like a worksheet

Relief arrives, quietly but clearly. The day helps you drop old tensions, like dust shaking off after the first rain. Mercury supports practical solutions, so problems that feel tangled start looking manageable. You’ll breathe easier by afternoon.Family time brings comfort. Meeting up with friends or attending a gathering or eating dinner together with relatives are…

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Meet Janaki Ammal: The scientist whose research powers India’s sugarcane revolution and ethanol growth |

Long before India emerged as one of the world’s leading sugar producers, its fields told a different story. Farmers cultivated sugarcane, yet the crop often lacked the sweetness needed for large-scale production. Imported varieties offered higher sugar content, but they struggled to adapt to India’s climate. At this crossroads, E. K. Janaki Ammal stepped into…

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