In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy useA 2001 study in Austin demonstrated that white roofs lowered building temperatures significantly. This change reduced air conditioning ener...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Can Big Tech’s $1-trillion AI bet pay off? Jefferies explains why it remains bullishJefferies remains bullish on Big Tech’s $1-trillion AI investment despite near-term financial pressure. Rising customer backlogs, strong cl...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 74: This auto ancillary has monopoly over a part which EVs can't killFor many old auto suppliers, EVs raise an existential question: Will their product still be required? Here, the debate is different. The ba...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
In 1897, three Swedish explorers disappeared while trying to reach the North Pole by balloon. 33 years later, their bodies were foundThe 1897 North Pole balloon expedition led by Swedish explorer Salomon August Andrée ended in disaster when his balloon became uncontrollab...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Chinese espionage in the United States: Why drone incursions are raising fresh security concernsAmerica confronts increasing drone threats over sensitive sites and public events. Federal officials lack a single authority to manage thes...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
India wants global factories, but its own quality checks may be putting investors off: GTRIConcerns have surfaced among Japanese enterprises regarding India's compulsory BIS certification rules. A newly released study proposes a s...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Tariffs first, electricity and critical minerals next: Canada may hit the US without hurting itselfCanada is preparing targeted retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the United States collapsed and President Donald Trump threatened 5...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
In 2025, a Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days making a 36-foot plywood solar boat. Earlier in 2026, it crossed more than 3,000 nautical miles from the Baltic to Spain on sunlight aloneA Finnish builder spent about $20,700 and 200 days creating a lightweight 36-foot plywood solar boat designed around efficiency rather than...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
What to know about Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goodsUnited States President Donald Trump imposed fifty percent tariffs on Canadian imports. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promised matchi...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Long-term investing: One reason is good enough, and a must, to own a business. 8 stocks with an upside potential of up to 36%In today’s world, investors cannot assume that correlations that worked in the past will work in exactly the same manner now. We are in a p...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning September 8: PM Mark CarneyCanada will impose retaliatory tariffs on United States goods starting September eighth. This action escalates a trade conflict after Unite...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Crews spray green slurry across bare slopes, using wood fiber and binder to help protect soil from erosion while vegetation regrowsHydromulch, a green spray, helps stabilize hillsides after wildfires. This mixture of wood fiber and glue prevents soil erosion and mudslid...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST