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In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwater- Sustainability is at the core of what Thermax does: Vishal Mehra, Head-Water and Wastewater Business, Thermax
- It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and power
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- L&T secures order from NTPC for 1,600 MW thermal power plant in ChhattisgarhL&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions received a Limited Notice to Proceed from NTPC. This contract is for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW...30 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
- US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centersA US Representative has requested documents from Elon Musk concerning his AI data centers. He seeks information on turbines, emissions, and...29 Jul, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
- In 1983, 'doomsday argument' predicted how many humans will ever live, now a study reveals when will human civilization be wiped off the face of the earthPerhaps the greatest value of the doomsday argument lies not in predicting when humanity might disappear but in encouraging reflection on h...29 Jul, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to dieselFungus that makes diesel: Scientists discovered a fungus in Patagonia producing diesel-like chemicals. This organism, Gliocladium roseum, c...29 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- China expanded solar panels across its grasslands; nine years later, the plants above and microbes below had both changedA recent study reveals solar panels significantly alter grassland ecosystems. These installations change plant diversity and soil microbial...29 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- This Chilean teenager proposes a nuclear microreactor system for Antarctica, estimates 3,254-tonne CO2 cutA young Chilean student has proposed a hybrid energy model for Antarctic research stations. This innovative concept combines renewable sour...29 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Bhogapuram Airport opening date: How new airport, built in record time, could boost the entire North Andhra regionPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bhogapuram airport on August 1. This international airport was built at a cost of nearly R...28 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning after Florida doctor John Gorrie's decades-old cooling idea paved the wayIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier created the first modern air conditioning system to solve a printing company's humidity problem, forever c...27 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...26 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...25 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Bengaluru Tech Summit plans dedicated electronics, semiconductor track for 2026 editionThe state announced the initiative at an event where chief minister DK Shivakumar unveiled the theme of the 29th edition of the summit: "AI...24 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- In the late '60s and early '70s, the US military tried something it hasn't repeated since; Operation Popeye - what was it?Can you weaponize the weather? The U.S. military actually tried. During the Vietnam War, a top-secret mission named Operation Popeye used c...24 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
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