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In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wall- Wind-turbine blades were too difficult to recycle, so engineers gave them a second job; in Northern Ireland, retired blades now form a pedestrian bridge
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creek
- Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Three retired wind turbine blades were ground into concrete in Iowa. Today, it stands as a retaining wall in Downtown Des MoinesRenewablade, an Iowa-based company, is ingeniously reusing retired wind turbine blades by converting them into concrete materials. This eco...06 Sep, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- In US, a Missouri facility shreds up to 3,000 retired wind-turbine blades a year; the waste is reused in cement productionIn Missouri, retired wind turbine blades, known for their complex composite makeup, are being creatively repurposed. These enormous blades ...05 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- 300 years later, archaeologists uncovered why this 17th-century Polish woman was buried with a padlock on her toe and an iron sickle across her neckMore than 300 years after her death, archaeologists uncovered the unusual grave of a young 17th-century Polish woman buried with a padlock ...04 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Wind turbines in US can last around 30 years; what happens to their enormous blades after they stop turning may surprise youWind turbines typically have a lifespan of around thirty years, and at the end of this period, much of their structure can be efficiently r...26 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Aluminum foil hacks: It is not just to wrap your leftovers; here's 15 surprising ways to use it around your homeAluminum foil is much more than a kitchen staple; it provides a plethora of practical solutions for everyday chores. Use it to scrub stubbo...16 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- In 2022, Ireland built a pedestrian bridge from two wind-turbine blades that were too difficult to recycleOld wind turbine blades are now supporting a footbridge in County Cork, Ireland. These blades, retired after their operational life, offer ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designsResearchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than c...13 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Healthium Medtech CEO Anish Bafna steps down, moves to non-executive chairman roleHealthium Medtech's CEO Anish Bafna is transitioning to non-executive chairman as KKR-owned company seeks a new chief within a month. Bafna...23 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Pool Noodles in the Kitchen: 9 Smart Ways This $2 Hack Makes Cooking Safer, Cleaner, and EasierKitchens can be made safer and more organized with a surprising tool: pool noodles. These affordable foam tubes are now used by home chefs ...15 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Helicopter crashes into hotel roof in Australian resort town, killing pilotA helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the popular northern Australian tourist town of Cairns, killing the pilot and forcing the ...12 Aug, 2024, 08.30 AM IST
- DGCA suspends flying licence of MP govt pilot for crash landing of plane at Gwalior airportThe incident had resulted in major damage to the cockpit front, propeller blades, propeller hub and wheels of the newly-bought plane. The a...27 Aug, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
- Coral reef taller than Empire State building found in Australia29 Oct, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
- Rs 4 crore grooming kit for Bombay Shaving CoThe 10-month-old internet first company is looking to tap the largely monopolised and growing men’s grooming market with its differentiated...10 Aug, 2016, 04.38 AM IST
- 12 rules for the perfect shaveDo you still struggle to get that perfect shave before heading to office everyday? Here are some tips for a shave free of irritation.02 Dec, 2015, 03.07 PM IST
- Idea launches new 3G phone at Rs 5,994Idea Cellular launched ID 918, a dual-SIM Android smartphone on the third generation mobile spectrum platform priced at Rs 5,994.15 Jun, 2012, 10.58 PM IST
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