Solar panels cut light by 80% in sea cucumber ponds, but what happened to sea cucumbers surprised scientistsSolar panels installed over sea cucumber ponds in China reduced light levels by 80.5% and lowered water temperatures by 1.20°C, according t...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of landIn 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Suzlon CEO says ‘marrying’ solar and wind energy offers India a chance to become a global green-energy powerhouseAround 50% of India’s energy is renewable, making it the largest renewable energy market in the world outside of China. The opportunity for...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Oil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July over intensifying US-Iran tensionsOil prices are on the rise, driven by escalating supply risks in the Middle East. The renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have he...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
AI boom is testing tech firms' climate pledgesTechnology companies are stepping up their climate commitments but not fast enough to counter rapidly inflating energy needs linked to the ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
India soon to be 3rd largest wind energy player: Govt officialIndia will soon surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest wind energy producer. The nation is projected to achieve 107 GW capacit...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
India could be a big winner in AI data centre boom, but power demand may be the catchIndia is set to gain significantly from the global AI data centre expansion. Demand for local cloud infrastructure and sovereign AI is driv...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as global bond selloff, oil surge weigh on sentimentChinese and Hong Kong stocks fell as rising oil prices, higher bond yields and geopolitical tensions intensified inflation and interest-rat...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
India's 7.8% growth, yet no foreign trips, no gold: Sridhar Vembu explains Modi’s messageWith India's robust economic expansion comes a pressing need to manage foreign exchange effectively. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu emphasizes that a...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
US pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on ChinaG20 members face stalled talks on global trade and fiscal imbalances. United States officials are urging higher barriers on Chinese goods t...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Global Market: European shares muted as bond yields surge on inflation concernsEuropean shares were largely flat on Tuesday as a sharp rise in government bond yields kept investors cautious amid renewed inflation conce...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Global Market: China equities muted as Hong Kong stocks slide amid global risksChinese equities remained largely subdued on Tuesday, with defensive sectors cushioning losses in technology stocks. The Shanghai Composite...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Global Market: AI hardware demand powers Asia’s manufacturing growth in AugustAI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recordin...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Scott Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain tiesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with global finance ministers in Asheville this week. He aims to focus discussions on econom...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Nepal-China flash flood disaster exposes fragility of Hindu Kush Himalayas: UN climate chiefA glacial collapse and flash flood near Nepal and China border occurred. UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted mountain environment fra...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST