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NIGHT SKY POLLUTION
In 1993, Russia reflected sunlight from space. Now, a California startup wants to turn the night sky into a marketplace for on-demand sunlight from orbit- Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting Big Tech on notice
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflow
- In 2019, Buffalo scientists coated aluminum film with a cooling polymer; a small prototype cooled an enclosed box by 11°F by day and 20°F at nightScientists have engineered a cost-effective film utilizing aluminum foil combined with a polymer layer. This innovative film actively cools...30 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Will the Northern Lights appear by Friday? Powerful solar flare sparks new hopesA powerful solar flare has erupted, sending a cloud of material towards Earth. Scientists are monitoring this event for potential geomagnet...26 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...20 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran warAn Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected ev...16 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the skyPerseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with vi...12 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- August 12, 2026 could be the biggest skywatching day of the year- here’s where to see the triple celestial showAugust 12, 2026, offers a rare skywatching marathon. Six planets will align before sunrise, visible across the morning sky. A total solar e...12 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognizeArtificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age ...11 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- How to watch Perseid meteor shower? 100 meteors an hour could light up the sky on August 12; best time, tips and everything you need to knowHow to watch Perseid meteor shower: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, with NASA sayi...10 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Once-in-a-century moment on August 12: Spain village to go dark twice amid total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor showerAvellanosa de Muñó will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The v...06 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Delhi witnesses warmest August night-time temp in 3 yearsDelhi recorded its warmest August night temperatures in three years on Monday. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 28.4 degree...03 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- In the 1970s, Roxanne Quimby raised twins in a Maine cabin without electricity or running water; after building Burt’s Bees, her family donated 87,500 acres and $20 millionAn artist named Roxanne Quimby moved to Maine and lived simply in the woods. She co-founded Burt's Bees, which became a successful natural ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...28 Jul, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
- Meteor showers to light up the UK night sky as Delta Aquariid peaks this week after the Buck Moon. Here's when and how to watch both celestial events at their best.Meteor showers: Skywatchers are in for a spectacular week as two major celestial events light up the night sky. The Buck Moon, July's full ...27 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...25 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- Delhi weather tomorrow: Will rain return to NCR? Check IMD forecast, temperature updateDelhi anticipates cloudy skies and light rain on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department. Strong surface winds will acco...24 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- One third of people cannot see Milky Way due to light pollutionThe artificial brightening of night sky is profoundly altering fundamental human experience- the opportunity to view the sky above in eveni...11 Jun, 2016, 12.06 PM IST
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