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Samsung to manufacture AI data center HVAC products in India, expanding to Asia-PacificSamsung Electronics is establishing a dedicated factory in Pune for HVAC products. This new facility will serve AI data centers and other c...
Tired of smelly shoes after a long day? Here’s how baking soda and vinegar can be your best friends to get rid of the odorSmelly shoes are a common issue, and simple solutions exist for this problem. Letting shoes air out completely helps reduce moisture and ba...
In 1976, famously hot European summer gave hints about intense heatwave, now deadly warning about global warming issued as weather scientists predict dangerous new patternWorld Meteorological Organization's head of climate information said the current pattern of heat across Europe, the world's fastest-warming...
SpiceJet passengers face difficult time due to aircraft air conditioning issueSpiceJet passengers experienced discomfort on a Pune-bound flight due to an air conditioning issue. An alternate aircraft was arranged afte...
What happens when you spray vinegar on your walls? Here's why people recommend itWhite vinegar for mold removal hack: Mold thrives in damp conditions, but there's an effective solution: white vinegar. Its acetic acid con...
Closing the bathroom door while the exhaust fan runs: why a NIST researcher uses the method to pull moisture outsideAfter showering, it’s essential to close the bathroom door to allow exhaust fans to effectively expel moisture. This habit minimizes humid ...
Running the bathroom fan after every shower: why experts say an extra 15 to 20 minutes can help reduce mold and mildew riskBathroom exhaust fans play a vital role in combating mold growth following showers. By simply leaving the fan running for 15 minutes post-s...
German scientists create a material that can pull drinking water from dry air—even at 18% humidityInnovative German researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking material capable of extracting water directly from the atmosphere, even in ari...
Hold a tissue to the bathroom vent: How to tell if your exhaust fan is pulling air properlyTo ensure your bathroom exhaust fan is functioning properly, try a simple tissue test. This essential fixture aids in moisture removal, pre...
Stretching out a wet shower curtain after every bath: Why leaving it bunched up encourages mildew to growAfter taking a shower, make it a habit to pull your shower curtain tight. This quick action encourages faster drying by reducing moisture a...
Tokyo used rooftop rainwater and AI-powered spraying to fight extreme urban heat; study finds potential to cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand and reducing the intensity of heat wavesRooftop rainwater harvesting: Tokyo's rooftops may offer a new strategy for extreme heat management. Rainwater harvesting and roof sprinkli...
Why do hotel room windows rarely open fully? Here’s the real reasonHave you ever wondered why some hotel windows open only a few centimetres? The feature becomes even more noticeable in rooms several floors...
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...
In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...
Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...
Rooftop rainwater could help cities stay cooler and cut heatwave days, study findsCollecting rainwater and spraying it on rooftops may cool cities during heatwaves. This system uses evaporative cooling to lower roof tempe...
Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisonsEuropean prisons are struggling with extreme heat and overcrowding issues. Inmates in France, Italy, and Belgium face inhumane conditions d...
In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems: How Alice H. Parker changed the world for good?In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems. Alice...
Rs 9 lakh ‘human refrigerator’ from Japan can cool your body faster than traditional ACsIn a bid to combat extreme temperatures, a Japanese firm has unveiled an innovative 'human refrigerator' booth. This cutting-edge stainless...