Why aluminum foil can turn a cardboard box into a working solar oven: It redirects sunlight toward a dark surface that converts it into heatAn exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance. With the addi...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Word of the Day: Aspic - Meaning, usage and origin of the wordle answerAspic is a savoury jelly traditionally made from gelatin-rich stock and used to encase meat, fish, vegetables or eggs. This Word of the Day...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Nifty takes a breather as bulls and bears watch the next move: AnalystsThe Nifty index has reached a temporary halt following a robust upward surge, positioning itself at critical support and resistance zones. ...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on MondaySensex and Nifty ended last week lower amid range-bound trading, with broader markets also under pressure. Analysts identified four key fac...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingGoogle believes the rise of AI-powered glasses, wearables and other new devices could change how people interact with technology, but that ...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingNew AI hardware like smart glasses could challenge the smartphone's primary computing role. Smart glasses are showing strong growth, while ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who never leave a glass half-full may have a surprisingly strong preference for completionAlways finishing a glass may reflect a small example of a broader human tendency to prefer actions that have a clear sense of completion. H...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq kmGreenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Korean Proverb of the Day: Glasses in my eyes - How perspective shapes our view of beautyEveryday life shows how opinions differ on art and people. A Korean proverb explains this subjective perception. It highlights that beauty ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
RBI invites public comments on draft rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules for loan interest rates. These directions aim to harmonize lending practices across variou...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
BSE to replace Wipro in Nifty 50 indexIn a notable change effective September 30, BSE shares will enter the Nifty 50 index, taking over Wipro's longstanding position since Janua...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Nifty rejig: IT major Wipro to move out of benchmark index after BSE gets inclusionWipro will exit India's benchmark Nifty index, while BSE Ltd will enter. These changes will take effect from September 30, 2026, after mark...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.21 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
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST