Why Are Bananas Curved? Discover How These Yellow Fruits Reach for the Sky

Medicine & Technology Apr 03, 2024

Explore in this article the fascinating revelation of why bananas curve, shedding light on the captivating phenomenon of negative geotropism.

Elephant Learned to Peel Bananas; Scientists Argue They Might Be the Only Non-Primate Self-Domesticated Animals

Apr 11, 2023

Scientists argue that elephants could be the only non-primate animal that is self-domesticated and they think the Asian elephant peeling a banana is just another proof. Read the article to learn more.

Unusual Phobias Explained: Here Are 6 Common Objects That Cause Real Distress to Those Who Fear Them

Feb 17, 2023

Phobias are uncontrollable and irrational fears about things even those common objects found in daily life. Read the article to know some of these bizarre phobias.

New Therapy From Bananas Can Combat COVID-19, Flu Variants

Nov 30, 2022

H84T-BanLed, a protein from bananas, was seen to be effective in dealing with coronavirus and other flu variants. Read to know more about this revolutionary discovery.

Male Mice Afraid of Protective Mothers and Bananas, Here's Why

May 25, 2022

A new study found that male mice are likely to go away from females who are either pregnant or lactating. Read more about why males are afraid of mothers, and how it relates to their fear of banana.

Slowing Down Banana Spots by Decreasing Oxygen Could Mitigate Food Waste, Study Claims

May 11, 2022

Researchers may be able to decrease food waste from bananas by slowing down when their brown spots appear. Read on to learn the details how.

Is Eating 2 Bananas a Day Bad for You?

Apr 14, 2022

Bananas are rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamins that can be good for a person's health. Find out how eating two bananas a day could affect the body.

Deep Learning Robot with Fine Motor Skills Peel Bananas Without Crushing the Fruit

Mar 29, 2022

Machines embedded with deep learning system is now increasing. Read more about this new robot from the University of Tokyo that could conduct a complex task as easy as how humans do it.

Banana Killing Fungus Reaches the Americas

Aug 12, 2019

After decades of confinement to the Eastern hemisphere, a deadly, banana killing fungus has made its way to Latin America.

Why Bananas Should Not Be a Part of Your Daily Diet

Apr 21, 2019

Bananas may not be as healthy as you think.

Consuming Potassium Rich Foods Better For You Than Low Salt Diet

Apr 30, 2015

A new study has found that the regular consumption of potassium rich foods such as bananas has more positive effects on health that partaking in a low salt diet.

Spiders Whose Bite Can Cause Four Hour Erections Found in Tesco Bananas

Mar 15, 2015

Make sure that you clearly inspect the bag of bananas that you purchase next time. This dad buys a bag of bananas from Tesco, later finds out that it contains Brazilian Wandering Spiders which are venomous spiders that can even cause death, and also 4 hour painful erections in some cases.

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness

Jun 16, 2014

Genetically Modified 'Super Bananas' Could Prevent Blindness