Published: Nov 28, 2025, 22:47 IST | Updated: Nov 28, 2025, 22:47 IST
Over two thousand years ago, queen Cleopatra of Egypt may have reached for a simple bath tool to scrub her skin with loofah. A light spongelike gourd which is treasured in ancient Egypt as a symbol of purity and luxury. Today, that same vegetable is at the center of a surprising new scientific breakthrough. Watch this story to find out more.