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In 2021, researchers built a two-layer polymer film that cools like skin; under direct sun, it stayed about 7°C below ambient with 150 W/m² cooling powerResearchers have created an advanced cooling film comprising two innovative layers that harmoniously integrate both radiative and evaporati...
In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...
In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...
Manufacture in India, build for the world: Sitharaman urges global investorsIn a strategic appeal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged global investors to set up manufacturing and innovation centers in In...
In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...
From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
Global Market: China stocks steady as property shares offset Biotech, chip lossesChinese stocks were largely steady on Friday as gains in property shares offset losses in biotechnology and semiconductor stocks. The Shang...
IIT Bombay-led consortium with Plaksha University to develop indigenous 2D quantum technologiesIIT Bombay professor Saurabh Lodha told ET that the project will establish three complementary material-growth facilities: a molecular beam...
57% office occupiers in India see no material impact of AI on leasing decisionsMost Indian office occupiers see no major impact from AI on leasing decisions, CBRE says. Many firms are in early AI implementation stages,...
India plans Rs 13,000 crore in aid to spur battery parts outputIndia's new plan aims to reduce reliance on Chinese producers and boost local manufacturing. The government sees fostering a domestic batte...
Hindalco commissions India’s first Superfine PPT ATH plant in KarnatakaHindalco Industries has commissioned India's first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant. This new facility at Belagavi will meet domestic ...
Global Market: China stocks rise as Nvidia outlook boosts AI and hardware sharesChina’s mainland stocks rose on Thursday, led by AI, semiconductor and hardware companies after Nvidia delivered an upbeat revenue outlook,...
In 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized houseA team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking thin film that cools surfaces without the need for electricity or water. By employing ...
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as AI rebound boosts investor sentimentOn Wednesday, stocks in China and Hong Kong surged, reflecting a favourable global market environment. Technology and artificial intelligen...
Karnataka to establish Rs 12-crore AI Centre of Excellence at Raichur IIIT: MB PatilAt a conference organised by the Indian chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bengaluru, Patil said that US companies to expand th...
Next-gen silicon wave could see India leapfrog global chip giants: ExpertsIndia’s late entry into semiconductor manufacturing could help it catch up as the industry enters a new phase driven by silicon photonics, ...
Sector-focussed funds look to ride deeptech wave, expand horizonsSector-focussed venture capital funds are widening their investment horizons as more founders build in deeptech areas such as robotics, spa...
Japanese scientists capture previously invisible material transformation in 30 femtosecondsScientists recorded an elusive physical transformation in solid matter. This occurred in a mere thirty femtoseconds after light impact. The...
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
In 2011, Kiel University researchers began studying CAU-10-H for water harvesting, a project that lasted over a decade. 15 years later, they produced 66 pounds of the material, opening a path to harvest freshwater from air as dry as 18% humidityResearchers at Kiel University in Germany have spent more than a decade studying CAU-10-H, a porous material capable of capturing water vap...