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This institute in Georgia helps students transform discarded plastic waste into phone chargers in under five minutes- From 1946 to 1993, the UK, France, Switzerland and others dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic. Decades later, scientists are investigating the potential radioactive threat.
- Since 2016, about 23,000 Plastic Pirates pupils have surveyed German rivers for litter; their data found plastic and cigarette butts among the most common items
- In 2020, Australian researchers burned discarded human hair into carbon dots for OLEDs; the dots reached 87% quantum yield, and rigid displays hit 700 cd/m²In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, discarded human hair has been converted into luminous carbon dots, now being explored for their ap...06 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- A PhD student used shredded baby diapers in a prototype Indonesian house; 27% of its non-structural concrete blocks contained diaper waste, totaling about 3,700 poundsAn extraordinary house in Indonesia has creatively utilized nearly 3,700 pounds of discarded diapers. This unique construction method incor...02 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- The receipt in your hand looks harmless, but its heat-sensitive coating can contain chemicals that transfer to skin, raising fresh questions about repeated everyday exposureMany receipts are printed on heat-sensitive thermal paper, which contains chemicals like BPA and BPS. This poses a risk as exposure can occ...31 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...28 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from floodingChristmas trees that have been tossed aside are being repurposed on South Padre Island to bolster the natural dunes crucial for the Kemp's ...04 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Many people throw away dryer sheets after one use, but soaking a used sheet in a greasy pan overnight may help loosen baked-on residueA new kitchen hack involves using used dryer sheets for cleaning. These sheets contain surfactants that help lift oil from solid surfaces. ...10 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...04 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Fresh Veggies in Zero Gravity: This Lab’s cubes will grow plants and insects in space for astronautsNASA's Deep Space Food Challenge sought sustainable solutions for feeding astronauts on long missions. Interstellar Lab's NuCLEUS system wo...20 Sep, 2024, 07.01 PM IST
- Not just humans, Google is also firing robots! Alphabet sacks 100 androids that cleaned its cafeteria, took snack orders for staffThese trained robots also opened doors and replaced missing chairs in the office.01 Mar, 2023, 12.04 PM IST
- 10 startups selected for cohort 7 of the Target Accelerator ProgramThe startups will focus on leveraging technology to create solutions for the retail environment and enhance the shopping experiences of Tar...28 Aug, 2019, 01.55 PM IST
- Target selects ten startups for Accelerator ProgramThe startups will use emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing...26 Aug, 2019, 04.44 PM IST
- 2 NASA astronauts to take a spacewalk on ThursdayWashington, March 29 (IANS) Two NASA astronauts will head outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday to begin a 6.5-hour spa...29 Mar, 2018, 11.37 AM IST
- Maggi Noodles sample fails test in Lucknow labOne more sample of Nestle's instant noodle brand Maggi has failed test at a laboratory here, said a senior Food Safety and Drug Administrat...08 Aug, 2015, 08.27 PM IST
- FSSAI trashes all-clear reports to Maggi from Goa, Mysore labsFSSAI said it has not given any clean chit to Nestle's banned Maggi noodles as it rubbished all-clear reports from two of its own empanelle...06 Aug, 2015, 03.38 AM IST
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