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2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlines- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mine
- FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouches
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...10 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- The Borosil bowl you use daily isn’t ordinary, it’s made from the same glass used in space and nuclear labsBorosil bowls are crafted from borosilicate glass, a material celebrated for its impressive resistance to temperature fluctuations. This ch...05 Aug, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Why people use aluminium foil to clean burnt utensils: How to use it and does this hack really work?Crumpled aluminum foil offers a simple and effective solution for cleaning burnt kitchenware. Its abrasive texture easily loosens stubborn ...31 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
- From reusing old furniture to adding plants: 5 eco-friendly tricks to give your home a fresh lookAn eco-friendly home makeover does not have to be expensive. Repurposing old furniture, decorating with plants in reused containers and rea...31 Jul, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Why people spray vinegar on shower doors and the 15-minute trick that lifts cloudy hard-water depositsHard water minerals cause cloudy shower doors, leaving a chalky film behind. White vinegar, a weak acid, effectively dissolves these minera...27 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Don't throw old used glass jars. How to create a herb garden and 7 other clever ways to reuse themOld glass jars can be reused in several practical ways instead of being thrown away. They can help organise pantry staples, store homemade ...21 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- One roll of aluminum foil could help you stay more comfortable this winter —here's how it works on drafty windowsDrafty windows quietly let warm air escape all winter. Even small gaps can make rooms feel colder and push heating bills higher. A roll of ...16 Jul, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- ‘Changing someone's life does not take millions of rupees’: How one ordinary food delivery encounter became a powerful story of kindnessA delivery executive's distress prompted X-user Ankit Pandey to offer unexpected help. He learned the man's mother was critically ill after...11 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Many people only use coffee filters for brewing, but cleaning experts say they can wipe glass and mirrors without leaving behind the loose fibers that paper towels sometimes doPaper towels shed fibers, leaving lint on mirrors due to their soft construction. Coffee filters possess longer fibers which bond together,...10 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Fruit Fly problems: Homemade simple red wine vinegar trap and importance of preventionFruit flies may be small, but they can become a persistent problem if ignored. A homemade trap using red wine vinegar or apple cider vinega...02 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Stop throwing these away: 7 kitchen scraps that can grow into fresh plantsTransform your kitchen waste into fresh produce with simple regrowing techniques. Common scraps like spring onions, lettuce, celery, garlic...01 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside shopping bags aren't cheap, they may simply see value that others overlookPsychology suggests that people who keep shopping bags stored inside other shopping bags are not necessarily being cheap. More often, the h...01 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societiesA Delhi schoolgirl, Mahi Malhani, developed TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot to tackle litter. Inspired by a visit to Sundar Nursery, the Clas...27 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- Nature beat engineers again: A tiny desert lizard’s survival strategy is inspiring a breakthrough in water technologyDesert lizard inspires new technology: Scientists have found the desert horned lizard's secret to survival: a unique skin system that chann...26 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Karo Sambhav raises Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter to expand critical mineral recovery from e-wasteKaro Sambhav, a circular economy startup, secured Rs 56 crore from Rainmatter. This funding will boost their infrastructure for recovering ...18 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
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