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Govt offers 50% funding capped at Rs 2 crore to replace fossil fuels with solar heat in industry- In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cells
- In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?
- In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioningIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His...07 Sep, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Pangea Ultima: In 200 million years, Earth could have a new supercontinent, and its climate may be almost impossible for humans to surviveEarth's continents are moving, and a future supercontinent may form. Scientists model Pangea Ultima, a landmass forming in 200 million year...06 Sep, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- IBM signals a five-year horizon for its sub-1nm chipsRao said the technology is the industry’s first demonstration of a staggered complementary field-effect transistor, or CFET, architecture a...04 Sep, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- In 2018, ACS Energy researchers studied cashew nut shell liquid as a potential diesel alternative; the biofuel may be used in compression-ignition engines after blending or processingCashew nut shells hold a remarkable oil, called CNSL, which can be utilized to fuel engines. This renewable resource presents a sustainable...03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 2022, researchers studied sugarcane bagasse ash as a partial cement substitute; lower replacement levels showed better mechanical performance in concreteResearchers are investigating the potential of sugarcane bagasse ash as a sustainable alternative for concrete production. Rich in silica, ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 2023, Princeton researchers tested a naturally ventilated cooling box; it stayed below outdoor air while using radiative cooling and buoyancy-driven airflowResearchers have unveiled a groundbreaking cooling technique designed for buildings that eliminates the need for traditional air conditioni...03 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- In 2009, the Empire State Building rebuilt 6,500 windows on site rather than replacing them, cutting energy use by 38% and paying for itself in three yearsThe Empire State Building underwent a significant renovation focusing on its windows. This project involved rebuilding existing windows ins...03 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2025, Egyptian researchers mixed eggshell waste into clay bricks to block the walls from absorbing outside heat and transferring it indoors during hot climates; heat transfer dropped 50%Egyptian researchers tested clay bricks containing eggshell waste and found that a 10% eggshell formulation fired at 1,100°C reduced therma...02 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- University of Kentucky researchers pressure-cooked bourbon stillage into hydrochar; its supercapacitors stored up to 25 times more energy, while another design retained 96% capacity after 10,000 cyclesChemists at the University of Kentucky have pioneered a remarkable technique to recycle bourbon stillage, converting this distillation wast...02 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- A PhD student used shredded baby diapers in a prototype Indonesian house; 27% of its non-structural concrete blocks contained diaper waste, totaling about 3,700 poundsAn extraordinary house in Indonesia has creatively utilized nearly 3,700 pounds of discarded diapers. This unique construction method incor...02 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boomMcKinsey forecasts nearly $7 trillion in data-centre investment globally by 2030; Nvidia last week said it expects AI spending to remain ro...02 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Earlier in 2026, WSU researchers heated and pressurized sewage sludge with oxygen, producing 200% more renewable gas. Now the process cuts treatment costs from $494 to $253 per tonWSU researchers treated sewage sludge under high temperature and pressure while introducing oxygen. Under those conditions, the relatively ...02 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...31 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- Murukkus show that extruded foods can be healthy and deliciousMurukkus are not just a popular Indian snack; they symbolize the culinary elegance integral to Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Crafted into d...30 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- UAE has turned desert sand into construction bricks using a new eco-friendly method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...28 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
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