Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Diageo agrees to reformulate India whisky, rum drinks after flavouring breach, sources sayDiageo has agreed to reformulate some of its best-selling whisky and rum brands in India after the food safety regulator banned them in som...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Why aluminum foil can turn a cardboard box into a working solar oven: It redirects sunlight toward a dark surface that converts it into heatAn exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance. With the addi...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingGoogle believes the rise of AI-powered glasses, wearables and other new devices could change how people interact with technology, but that ...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
The Smartphone Is Not Going Away Yet: Google Exec on AI Devices and the Future of ComputingNew AI hardware like smart glasses could challenge the smartphone's primary computing role. Smart glasses are showing strong growth, while ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who never leave a glass half-full may have a surprisingly strong preference for completionAlways finishing a glass may reflect a small example of a broader human tendency to prefer actions that have a clear sense of completion. H...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
FinMin asks govt entities against setting high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM consultancy tendersThe Finance Ministry has advised central government entities against strict turnover and payroll criteria. These requirements on the GeM po...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
'iPhone X is dead', long live what comes next: Apple’s old iPhone gives way to its next big ideaThe iPhone X has officially become an obsolete product for Apple. This device established a premium design language for subsequent iPhone g...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cutsBangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nati...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Govt's Rs 7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme draws 20 bids, including L&T, Coal India, ReNewTwenty bids were received for the government's rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme. This initiative aims to establish 6,000 metric tonne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar marketIndia may limit sugarcane use for ethanol to increase sugar production with an aim to stabilise record-high sugar prices and ensure smooth ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST