Shah Rukh Khan reveals his ‘current read’ ahead of King: This fantasy novel is packed with power, prophecy and dangerShah Rukh Khan revealed The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson as his current read during an Ask SRK session on September 15, just 100 days ...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Australian scientists started a forest experiment but forgot about it. The trees kept growing; 30 years later, researchers were shocked by the resultsA decades-old forest experiment in Victoria, Australia, was largely forgotten after funding cuts ended its main monitoring. When researcher...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
A shot at history: Shelton bids to end America’s 22-year wait; Zverev stands in his wayIn a momentous showdown at US Open, Ben Shelton seeks to claim the title of the first American male champion since Andy Roddick, going agai...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semisTop seed Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday. He defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to advance. Zv...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
In 1972, FHWA used 5 inches of scrubber waste in a parking-area base at Washington's Dulles Airport. 2 years later, wet weather caused the experimental base to soften and be replacedEarly tests explored scrubber waste for road bases and subbases. Florida projects between 1977 and 1989 showed highly satisfactory performa...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In 1977, Pennsylvania tested an 800-foot road base made with power-plant scrubber sludge; its strength rose from 720 to 1,014 PSI over seven yearsA Pennsylvania road base demonstration in 1977 used FGD scrubber material successfully. This material, combined with lime and ash, endured ...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Tata Chemicals sets up high-level committee to decide on Kenya operationsTata Chemicals will establish a technical committee with Kenya to review regulatory issues. This committee will jointly be led by Kenyan mi...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Florida turned scrubber waste into road base in 12 projects by 1989; 100,000 tons earned highly satisfactory ratings, transforming an industrial byproduct into useful road baseFlorida utilized processed FGD scrubber material in twelve road-base projects between 1977 and 1989. This material demonstrated satisfactor...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Indonesia flights resume gradually after 2-day disruption due to Anak Krakatau eruptionIndonesian airports reopened Tuesday after a volcanic eruption forced closures. Nearly three thousand flights were halted, stranding over t...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Jakarta airport, four others reopen as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts air travelIndonesia's main Jakarta airport and four other aviation hubs have reopened. Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau had previously caused th...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak KrakatauEight Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. Jakarta's main airport will stay shut until 6 p.m. local ti...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST