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In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valley- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halves
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years later
- The Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network; the result transformed divided forests into contiguous wildlife zonesThe Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network by connecting nature areas divided by roa...19 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- How Mahindra built India's most recognisable off-road vehicle portfolioMahindra has carved its niche in off-road vehicles by prioritizing rugged terrain capability over traditional market segments. Their journe...14 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Is China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan PlateauIs China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a...10 Sep, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Science says older eggs are easier to peel, here’s what happens inside the shell as they ageFresh eggs generally have a lower albumen pH and stronger adhesion between the cooked egg white and shell membrane. Research has repeatedly...05 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Psychology says if you cannot put a book down mid-chapter, your brain may hate leaving stories unfinishedPsychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitr...04 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Janmashtami 2026: 10+ best AI prompts to turn your photos into Radha Rani & give your pictures a dreamy Vrindavan-inspired makeoverAI prompts: Janmashtami is inspiring a wave of captivating AI photo trends across social media, with users transforming their everyday pict...04 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- Science says your skin can wrinkle differently depending on the weather — what humidity does to the skin barrierPermanent wrinkles are linked to long-term structural changes in the skin, including the breakdown and remodeling of collagen, elastin and ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflowResearchers have unveiled a groundbreaking cooling technique designed for buildings that eliminates the need for traditional air conditioni...03 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- JLR opens bookings for Range Rover Electric in IndiaBookings are now open for the electric Range Rover in India, courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover. A token amount of ten lakh rupees will allow cu...02 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Science says some spiders can launch into the sky using silk and electricity to fly and the physics is wildBallooning is a form of aerial dispersal in which a spider climbs to an exposed spot, lifts its abdomen, releases strands of silk and allow...01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...01 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- Aerospace startup Alteon raises $2.5 million from Lachy Groom, Together FundAlteon is developing autonomous dynamic-soaring aircraft that harvest energy from wind gradients, similar to how albatrosses fly. Its next ...01 Sep, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Science says your feet can swell by evening and physics is the reason, here’s why your shoes may feel tighter at nightChanges in foot size throughout the day are a simple example of biomechanics and cardiovascular physiology working continuously without con...30 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In 2015, astronauts brewed espresso in orbit and drank it from a 3D-printed cup; surface tension pulled the coffee toward their lips without gravityAstronauts can now drink coffee normally in space thanks to a special 3D-printed cup. This innovative design utilizes capillary flow to mov...27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
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