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NATURE INSPIRED SOLAR CELLS
Science says plants can sense touch without a nervous system, the science is surprisingly complex- In 2007, ESA sent 3,000 tardigrades into low Earth orbit; after 10 days of vacuum and UV-A/UV-B exposure, 68% revived upon rehydration
- In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiency
- In 2011, NASA built a 50,000-square-foot California office that used 90% less drinking water and was designed to produce 20% more energy than it neededNASA’s Sustainability Base was designed as a 50,000-square-foot office that used just 12% of conventional electricity and 10% of potable wa...04 Sep, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- Janmashtami 2026: 10+ best AI prompts to turn your photos into Radha Rani & give your pictures a dreamy Vrindavan-inspired makeoverAI prompts: Janmashtami is inspiring a wave of captivating AI photo trends across social media, with users transforming their everyday pict...04 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- Scientists may have found a major reason why we age after uncovering a hidden immune system breakdownAging research: New research reveals aging impairs immune cell cleanup functions. Senescent neutrophils accumulate, contributing to harmful...04 Sep, 2026, 02.24 AM IST
- What Would You Look Like In Krishna’s World? 5 AI Prompts To Try This Janmashtami 2026Janmashtami celebrations are evolving into visual experiences using AI image tools. Astrology offers a unique approach to creating personal...03 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- No concrete, only boulders: Just 2 hours from Bengaluru, this 2,400 sq ft forest farmstay is built with natural stone, mud blocks, wood and clayLocated in Shoolagiri, this remarkable farmstay near Bengaluru blends natural boulders into its architecture, encouraging an eco-conscious ...02 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “As I pass through my incarnations in every age and race, I make...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on enduring truth, ambition, success, failure and why the values we dismiss can outlast the fashions we follow, by the Nobel Prize-winning author known for The Jungle BookQuote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling offers a simple lesson about staying grounded when life is shaped by changing opinions and temporary su...01 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- Scientists taught cameras to watch birds around solar panels; after 19,000 hours of footage, they discovered how the birds were actually using themResearchers are examining how birds interact with solar panel systems, utilizing AI-enhanced cameras to capture extensive footage of avian ...30 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- In 2021, researchers built a two-layer polymer film that cools like skin; under direct sun, it stayed about 7°C below ambient with 150 W/m² cooling powerResearchers have created an advanced cooling film comprising two innovative layers that harmoniously integrate both radiative and evaporati...29 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original findingJohns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous s...29 Aug, 2026, 04.11 AM IST
- In 2018, NASA invited people worldwide to send their names to the Sun. More than 1.1 million did and their names are still travelling aboard Parker Solar ProbeOver one million names traveled to the Sun aboard NASA's Parker Solar Probe. These names were digitally stored on a memory card, becoming p...28 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Scientists injected cells from woman’s leg into her eyes to help restore her vision: How 'world-first experiment' went & what doctors discoveredScientists injected mitochondria taken from a woman’s leg into both of her eyes in an experimental attempt to boost energy production in da...27 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- India plans Rs 13,000 crore in aid to spur battery parts outputIndia's new plan aims to reduce reliance on Chinese producers and boost local manufacturing. The government sees fostering a domestic batte...27 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- In 2025, First Solar began production at a 2.4-million-square-foot Louisiana plant. 1 year later, it can turn raw glass into 12 finished panels every minuteA massive Louisiana solar panel factory operates independently of new import tariffs. This plant produces panels using a unique cadmium tel...26 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- Avaada Electro files updated draft papers with Sebi for Rs 7,600-cr IPOAvaada Electro Ltd is making waves in the financial market by submitting updated draft papers for a massive Rs 7,600 crore initial public o...26 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Need to scale storage capabilities amid growing RE capacity: Industry expertsIndia's renewable energy growth demands more storage systems now. Domestic battery manufacturing capacity remains very low compared to futu...23 Aug, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
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