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In 2021, researchers found 52% fewer moth caterpillars beneath LED; lit hedgerows than nearby unlit ones, an overlooked cost of brighter nightsNew research indicates whiter LED streetlights significantly reduce insect populations. These lights are more detrimental to moth caterpill...- Missouri chapter of a French waste management company turned old wind turbine blades into greener cement, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27%On December 8, GE Renewable Energy initiated a partnership with French waste management firm Veolia to recycle old blades from onshore wind...
- In 1962, the US detonated a 1.4-megaton nuclear bomb in space that knocked out streetlights and triggered burglar alarms in Hawaii. 64 years later, it says weapons are already in orbitThe United States has acknowledged its possession of orbital space-control weapons, a declaration echoing a 1962 nuclear test that generate...
- Temporal's valuation spikes to $12.6 billion in Lightspeed-led funding roundTemporal makes open-source software that helps applications, including AI agents, recover from failure, reducing the need for engineers t...
- ABVP submits 'comprehensive recommendations' on exam reforms to Nilekani-led task forceAkhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has proposed a set of measures to reform the competitive examination system. It recommended that ...
- Expert calls for human accountability in AI-led banking at Global Fintech Fest"AI can automate decisions; but accountability cannot be automated," Krishnakumar said.
- In 2012, Bellingham used porcelain from 400 recycled toilets to build a roadway, diverting about 5 tons of waste from landfill. It earned the world's first official "Greenroads" certificationCities across the US are embracing creative solutions for eco-friendly infrastructure. In Bellingham, Washington, a unique project utilized...
- India, Brazil-led bloc Mercosur ink pact to accept electronic Certificates of OriginIndia and Mercosur have agreed to accept electronic Certificates of Origin. This move facilitates paperless trade and modernizes customs pr...
- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
- BRICS must move ‘from files to real life impact’, PM Modi says as New Delhi summit endsPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He urged partner nations to implement discussed frameworks into ...
- BRICS Summit 2026: NDB crucial institution for promoting sustainable development, say bloc membersBRICS countries on Saturday backed the New Development Bank as a crucial institution for sustainable development, reducing inequality and s...
- De-dollarisation and its impact on commodities and global tradeFor decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade and commodity markets. Most commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, gold, indu...
- Your bedroom may be too bright at night—and new research reveals what nighttime light could be doing to your heartNew research suggests nighttime light exposure may affect heart structure. A study observed thicker heart muscle and reduced flexibility in...
- Motilal Oswal Digital India Fund NAV jumps 10% in five days. What’s driving the rally?Motilal Oswal Digital India Fund’s NAV rose over 5% in five days, helped by its sizeable ESDS Software holding. The stock’s sharp post-list...
- Ambani calls upon India Inc to collectively launch ecosystem that supports working womenMukesh Ambani, at the Hindi launch of Arundhati Bhattacharya's memoir "Indomitable," called on corporate India to build a stronger support ...
- CAS stays, but derivatives settlement may change, says Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey after another 1,000-point Sensex swingSebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated the Closing Auction Session is here to stay. Traders express concerns about sharp expiry-day swings...
- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...
- Why do many Gen Z men wear unwashed clothes before dates? Science behind the ‘pheromone maxxing’ phenomenon explainedAlthough it may seem strange, some Gen Z guys are adopting the unique habit of not taking a shower before a date. According to a Times of I...
- Los Angeles swapped 140,000 of its 210,000 streetlights for LEDs over four years; energy use fell 63%, well past the 40% promised, saving $7 million a year on a $57 million programmeLos Angeles's streetlight upgrade significantly surpassed energy saving projections, achieving 63% reduction. This massive project replaced...
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
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