Illinois researchers tested a passive cooling film in Houston; treated metal roofs measured more than 40°F cooler in direct sunlightAs American summers heat up, public health risks escalate, prompting researchers to create an innovative coating that cools metal roofs by ...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's whyIn 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Lou...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
India bets on battery storage boom to reduce solar power lossesThe current grid infrastructure is causing marked energy loss during high-demand summer periods. To combat this, developers are integrating...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- From Tokyo to London, heatwaves send men to work in shorts
The sweltering summer temperatures are prompting men to ditch long pants for shorts in the office, with retailers noting a rise in sales of...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Labor Day 2026: When is the federal holiday, what day is it, why is it celebrated and what is the history behind the first Monday in September?Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7. Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday of September, is widely considered the unofficial e...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Ollie Watkins faces uncertain Aston Villa future amid Al Hilal transfer interestAston Villa faces potential player exits as Ollie Watkins attracts significant transfer interest. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has also exp...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Love getting a summer tan? Dermatologists reveal why severe sunburns should never be ignoredRecent findings reveal that severe sunburns can dramatically increase the chances of developing skin cancer in adulthood, particularly a ty...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Travelling to Europe in summer? Indian traveller says ‘better travel India’ after 10-day tripAn X user has urged travellers to consider India over Europe for summer holidays after a 10-day family trip in July and August left him str...
23 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Anne Hathaway debuts punky pixie cut after her long-hair era, and fans may remember this look from a musical 14 years agoAnne Hathaway has debuted an eye-catching pixie cut for her latest Vogue China photoshoot. This bold hairstyle adds a punk flair to her fas...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
England pacer Kate Cross announces retirement from professional cricketEngland fast bowler Kate Cross has announced her retirement from professional cricket, saying the ongoing English summer will be her final ...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were “literary poison.” 150 years later, BookTok’s nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenonSummer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure durin...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
12,000 years ago, Yellowstone’s dry summers began leaving a charcoal trail in its lakes. 6,000 years later, researchers found the same climate pattern linked to lower lake levels and reduced hydrothermal activityYellowstone lake sediments preserved ancient climate and environmental records. Warmer, drier summers between 12,000 and 6,000 years ago br...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton share loved-up holiday photos amid dating buzzKim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have shared new summer photos together. The images show them on a beach and in a mirror selfie. Hamilton ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST