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Earth’s forests lost 60% of their canopy during ancient global warming—could it happen again?- In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength tests
- In 2006, Delaware listed the Broadkill watershed for nitrogen and phosphorus impairment. 18 years later, BMPs restored 7.6 miles of Ingrams Branch, ending the phosphorus
- In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 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...29 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...29 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In a 2011 Las Vegas test, a 15.24-cm wet roof pond lowered indoor peak operative temperature by about 8.5°C versus the outdoor maximumIn the summer of 2011, a groundbreaking building in Las Vegas experimented with roof pond cooling. Results indicated that wet roof ponds ef...29 Aug, 2026, 02.20 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%...28 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Tempsens Instruments doubles IPO investors’ money as stock lists at 111% premium. Should you buy, sell or hold?Tempsens Instruments made a blockbuster debut, listing at Rs 634 on the NSE, an 111% premium over its Rs 300 IPO price. The stock briefly g...28 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Hindalco Industries expands specialty Alumina portfolioHindalco Industries commissioned a new facility for specialty alumina in Belagavi. This new plant will produce flame-retardant products for...28 Aug, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- NTPC plans to treble capacity to 244GW by 2037, invest ₹16.86 lakh croreNTPC plans to nearly triple its power generation capacity by 2037. The company will invest significantly in renewable and nuclear power exp...28 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Understanding the engineering behind Samsung’s latest foldablesSamsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 series takes foldable technology to the next level with a sleeker design and Flex Titanium technology that enhance...27 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
- At 13, she invented a device that can detect a fire before it starts. Meet California girl whose life-saving creation was triggered by a tragedyA young innovator from California, developed an AI-driven device to detect fire hazards early. This invention was inspired by witnessing a ...27 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Canadians could get up to $1,507.65 from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and $827.17 from Old Age Security deposits (OAS) this week: Check payment date, eligibility and moreCanadians could receive their next CPP and OAS payments on August 27, 2026, with eligible seniors potentially receiving up to $1,507.65 in ...26 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- Struggling to sleep in the summer heat? A top wellness expert shares simple home tips for a cooler bedroomTransform your warm bedroom into a blissful retreat with clever strategies. By strategically blocking sunlight when it’s blazing outside, y...25 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...25 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments coming this week: Check date, how much Canadians can receive, eligibility rules and who qualifies for the 2026 government benefitsCanadians are keeping an eye on their bank accounts as a couple of government benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited next week. Can...24 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- Capital goods sector to stay soft in H1, recovery seen in H2FY27 on thermal orders: ReportIndia’s capital goods and power equipment sector may remain subdued in the first half of FY27 before recovering later, 360 ONE Capital said...24 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- India may add 45-50 GW renewable capacity annually over next 2 years: ReportIndia's ambitious renewable energy plans aim for an addition of forty-five to fifty gigawatts each year, supported by a significant number ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Bird evolution didn’t happen steadily: AI reveals 45 million years of climate-driven changes in skeletonsBird skeletons reveal evolutionary history shaped by climate shifts and environmental upheaval. Artificial intelligence analyzed thousands ...20 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
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