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ASPHALT COOLING TECHNOLOGY
In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°C- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help most
- Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: StudyA study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding...28 May, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
- CSIR-CRRI's REJUPAVE technology deployed in Arunachal for high-altitude road constructionTo address all these challenges Border Road Organization, project VARTAK, Arunachal Pradesh has successfully utilized an indigenous road co...05 Jan, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
- How extreme weather events like floods and drought are making China stressed?Northern China has borne the brunt of the extreme heat. In June, Beijing logged 13.2 days with temperatures of at least 35C, the highest nu...05 Jul, 2023, 02.32 PM IST
- Smart surfaces for cooler citiesAt every level of government, India is developing strategies for managing heat and heatwaves. But these efforts are fragmented and not yet ...18 Jun, 2022, 05.50 PM IST
- Luxe meets speed! Lamborghini drives in 2021 Huracán EVO RWD with V10, 602 HP engine priced at $208,571The Huracan EVO RWD is one of the few rear-wheel-drive sports cars still available on the market today.30 Nov, 2020, 05.33 PM IST
- Nissan GT-R NISMO Edition costs $212,000. But is it worth it?The NISMO’s turbo-charged V6 engine comes paired with a six-speed, dual-clutch transmission, all-wheel drive, and paddle shifters.09 Nov, 2019, 09.05 AM IST
- Asus ROG Phone II review: A gaming beast at Rs 37,999The device comes with 6.59-inch Amoled display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels.28 Sep, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- Shell to hire 600 more R&D staff in BangaloreThe $470-billion oil and gas company established the tech centre in 2006 and it currently has 900 R&D staff split across two leased facilit...09 Nov, 2012, 05.10 AM IST
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