In 2025, Monash researchers developed a self-adaptive microporous ceramic; daytime cooling reached 19.5°C below ambient while nighttime overcooling was limited to 3.3°CScientists have unveiled an innovative ceramic designed for passive radiative cooling applications. This advanced material efficiently lowe...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pushes trade, investment ties in G20 meetings with key partnersUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met global leaders during the G20 meeting. She discussed trade and investment cooperation with Wo...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
SCO Summit: India's priorities on terror, security reflected in Bishkek DeclarationIndia's priorities found reflection in the SCO Bishkek Declaration adopted Tuesday. The declaration emphasized combating terrorism and stre...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
US stocks today: Nasdaq crashes over 1% as bond selloff, oil rise fuel inflation anxietyWall Street stocks fell as rising oil prices intensified inflation fears and pushed U.S. bond yields higher. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, whil...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
The Americas' oil bonanza will outlast the Iran conflictThe Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, with producers across the Americas gaining market share fr...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homesGlasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibilit...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
Uzbekistan backs India's permanent UNSC bid; both agree to set up FM-led mechanism, strengthen counter-terror cooperationUzbekistan supports India's permanent UNSC membership bid and will establish a Foreign Ministers-led oversight mechanism. Both nations cond...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.02 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...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
A big 5G change is coming as India doubles radiation limit to global standardIndia has doubled electromagnetic field limits for mobile networks to global standards. This change allows telecom operators to cover large...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
He grew up with an abusive father and little self-confidence, then became a Navy SEAL, doctor, naval aviator and astronaut; after 3,920 orbits around Earth, Jonny Kim is now leaving NASAAstronaut Jonny Kim is making a significant change in his career as he steps away from NASA after nearly a decade. He is scheduled to retur...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
India, US discuss ways to strengthen civil nuclear cooperationIndian and US officials met to discuss strengthening bilateral civil nuclear cooperation. They explored ways to enhance partnerships for mu...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zonesAs of 2026, nearly half the world's oil originates from conflict-affected nations. Current oil disruptions have surpassed previous energy c...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge ma...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Conflict-hit oil supply crisis deepens as nearly half of global output comes from affected countriesNearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energ...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Iran security chief says Trump's 'recklessness' is fuelling a nuclear arms raceIran's Mohsen Rezaei claims Donald Trump's actions increase global nuclear weapon desire. He stated international treaties proved ineffecti...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST