Playing dirty tricks! Dirty bombs, considered to be the latest terrorist weapons, can cause extensive damage. MSS Murthy relates the dirty properties of these bombs.
Soaked & fried The harmful effects of acrylamide in fried starchy food can be reduced when they are pre-soaked and fried, writes Dr Arun M Isloor.
Criminals, beware! According to forensic scientists, 'bacterial fingerprint' in soil could help police solve murder cases.
Grapefruit & breast cancer The scientists looked at the intake of both grapefruit and grapefruit juice and found no rise in breast cancer risk...
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