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GEOTHERMAL ROADS PREVENT POTHOLES UNDERGROUND HEAT STORAGE
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...- Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...
- Tired of potholes? Bengaluru techie builds AI-powered app that detects damaged roads and identifies contractorsA Bengaluru techie has developed an AI-powered app that can detect potholes using a dashcam, GPS and an accelerometer, then identify the co...
- Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belt’s infrastructure crisisMaharashtra government formed a high-level panel to resolve infrastructure issues in Chakan. Companies threatened relocation due to pothole...
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...
- Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
- E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
- Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggleAhmedabad significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement. Students Umakant Kadia and Vinod Kinariwala...
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...
- In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hubIn 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next wa...
- In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath todayIn 1969, an experimental nuclear reactor located near Hallam, Nebraska, was dismantled, with its radioactive materials securely sealed unde...
- Why are people putting aluminium foil in the freezer? 5 surprising cleaning and storage-related uses you should know aboutAluminium foil can have several practical uses in the freezer beyond wrapping leftovers. It can separate individual portions, provide an ex...
- Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul calls for faster geothermal energy, critical mineral explorationArunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul has called for accelerating geothermal energy and critical mineral explorati...
- Antarctica is covered in ice, yet fire is so dangerous that the U.S. keeps a full-time professional fire department thereThe extreme weather of Antarctica raises notable fire dangers for research stations. At McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Program's centr...
- Delhi rain floods streets, disrupts traffic; locals use makeshift raft to ferry school childrenHeavy rainfall lashed New Delhi, resulting in extensive waterlogging and major traffic disruptions throughout the city. Low-lying areas, pa...
- America’s burning ghost town: The Pennsylvania ghost town that has been burning since 1962, left with only 5 residents and a fire that may last another centuryFor more than sixty years, a relentless underground coal fire has consumed Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a ghost town. It began ...
- Why people are using aluminum foil to protect physical cash at home; Ways to protect cash and does this hack really work?Aluminum foil serves as an innovative solution for safeguarding cash against moisture and environmental effects in your home. While it effe...
- Forget Peter Parker, India has its own Spider-Man. He lives in Mumbai's BhiwandiShadab Momin, a young man from Bhiwandi, dons a Spider-Man costume during monsoons. He actively assists residents by warning about potholes...
- Beneath California's Salton Sea lies 3.4 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to build 375 million electric-vehicle batteriesCalifornia's Salton Sea holds immense lithium reserves, potentially ending foreign dependence for electric vehicle batteries. This discover...
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