Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Eric Swalwell’s Washington home searched, devices seized amid ongoing misconduct investigationFederal agents seized Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco airport. They then searched his Washington home as part of an ong...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Assam CM inaugurates newly constructed Integrated DC Office Building of Kamrup Metropolitan DistrictAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new Integrated District Commissioner’s Office. This modern facility in Kamrup Metrop...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summersUsing aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick se...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
He wasn’t fired for poor performance, but for the office building he worked from: Employee shocked by boss’s bizarre layoffA Reddit user was left shocked after his boss was laid off despite being a highly valued manager, with the company reportedly citing the of...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Sitharaman asks public sector banks to get ‘cool’ for Gen Z with courses, lifestyle perksFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wants public sector banks to appear more appealing to young customers. She urged banks to engage direct...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Exicom makes India’s first liquid-cooled EV charger modulesExicom Tele-Systems is now manufacturing liquid-cooled power modules for EV chargers. This new production facility in Hyderabad will serve ...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paintInnovative researchers have unveiled a remarkable paint designed to keep buildings cooler by absorbing moisture. This advanced formula not ...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in in federal case over UnitedHealthcare CEO killingLuigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal stalking charges in the killing of Brian Thompson. He faces a maximum life sentence for his action...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
How to cool down a hot car quickly without overworking the AC: Try this simple trick before you start drivingTo efficiently cool down hot cars, start by opening windows and a door on opposite sides to encourage airflow. Additionally, roll down the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
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...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST