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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°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...- Rooftop rainwater could help cities stay cooler and cut heatwave days, study findsCollecting rainwater and spraying it on rooftops may cool cities during heatwaves. This system uses evaporative cooling to lower roof tempe...
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...
- Millions of Americans crank a fan when the heat spikes, but the CDC and EPA warn that above the mid-90s, a fan stops cooling you and can actually push your body temperature upElectric fans offer limited relief when indoor temperatures exceed ninety degrees Fahrenheit. Above ninety-five degrees, fans can actually ...
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...
- Lack of access to water, shelter at Delhi govt hospitals amid heatwave: ReportA recent audit highlights critical shortcomings in Delhi's heatwave relief for vulnerable populations. Homeless individuals and patient att...
- In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
- Cooling our cities: Why smart surfaces should be India’s next infrastructure priorityIndian cities face growing urban heat challenges. Smart Surfaces provide a promising solution. These surfaces reflect sunlight and reduce h...
- Heat waves push tourists from hotspots to ‘coolcations’Climate change is reshaping global tourism. Holidaymakers are seeking cooler destinations. Traditional hotspots face declining visitors. No...
- Watch: Mumbai flooded, trains cancelled, but the internet finds fun with this “aura farming” videoMumbai is grappling with severe waterlogging due to incessant rains, disrupting daily life with cancelled trains and traffic jams. However,...
- Rajasthan in the US? Heat dome will test America's cool quotientThe US is bracing for another sweltering summer under a heat dome, reminiscent of past record-breaking heat waves. As extreme heat becomes ...
- Beating the heat? India’s fight against heatwaves is on but without a long-term planIndia braces for intense heatwaves. States implement measures to protect citizens. Hospital preparedness is a major concern. Uttar Pradesh ...
- Saudi Arabia prepares for 'worst case scenario' as extreme heat looms over Hajj 2025Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin haj...
- Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad spotted on movie date; War actor reacts as paparazzi slipsActors Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad went on a movie date on May 5 with Hrithik’s younger son Hridhaan Roshan. Hrithik reacted as a pap fell...
- Raman Raghav 2? Mumbai police arrests man for murdering 2 persons sleeping on pavementSuresh Shankar Gauda, the accused, was nabbed within an hour of the cold-blooded killings on October 23. The case invariably evoked the mem...
- Three simple yoga asanas to beat the heatSummer is here and the most effective method to beta the heat comes from yoga. Here are some pranayams that will help you cool down.
- Liquid-cooling for heated smartphonesFujitsu's new 'loop heat pipe' transfer system would attach to a smartphone or tablet's CPU.
- Olympian efforts will be needed to attract sports tourists in futureThe embarrassingly low tourist inflow during the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi can now be cited as part of a worldwide trend.
- Lessons from CWG; Moscow repaving sidewalksThe bricks may be more eco-friendly (if also more expensive) but there is no denying that the gaps between them spell doom.
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