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Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each year- China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AI
- In 1983, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 43 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine species
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US statesMiddle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon...18 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- AI agents can catch ‘mind viruses’ from each otherUnlike a traditional computer virus, this does not involve malicious software or hacking and can spread through normal conversation. One AI...18 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pintsAs AI enthusiasm sweeps across China, Song De opened AGI Bar, named after the concept of artificial general intelligence where AI systems s...18 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- India, Armenia sign MoU on innovation and shared production in defence industryIndia and Armenia signed a defense cooperation MoU on August 17, 2026. This agreement focuses on research, development, innovation, and sha...18 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- Why medicine tablets are sealed behind aluminum foil: The metal blocks moisture, light, and oxygen that can slowly damage drugsPill packaging is essential for safeguarding delicate medications from harmful environmental elements, such as moisture and light. Aluminum...17 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Thomas Jefferson: ‘If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done’Quote of the Day by Thomas Jefferson highlights the need for new actions to achieve different outcomes. Many personal goals require breakin...16 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- Police arrests 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shootingVirginia State University shooting: Police arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a campus shooting. Five individuals sustained injuries...16 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
- At least one student among 5 people shot at Virginia State UniversityFive individuals sustained gunshot wounds during an early Saturday shooting incident at Virginia State University. Campus police and county...16 Aug, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
- Multiple shooters and five people shot at Virginia State UniversityA shooting incident at Virginia State University involved multiple suspects and injured five people. Campus police and county authorities r...15 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: 'There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a...' - motivational quote by The Fall of the House of Usher author teaches life lessons on unconditional love, pain of broken trust and why animal loyalty can mean more than human friendshipQuote of the day by Edgar Allan Poe: Edgar Allan Poe's quote highlights animal devotion's power. He contrasted this with the unreliable fri...14 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Psychologists say people who love spending time alone aren't necessarily introverts, they may have a stronger sense of autonomyPeople who genuinely enjoy spending time alone are not necessarily introverts, psychologists say. Research suggests that a preference for s...13 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- Police launch manhunt for Virginia woman with bounty on her head for allegedly killing 2 menThe search is on for Dennikia Rachelle Boyce, the individual charged with the fatal shootings of two VDOT employees. The shocking incident ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
- In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...04 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Researchers trained 182 pet dog teams to find spotted lanternfly egg masses; successful teams later detected live egg masses 92% of the timeA new study shows pet dogs can detect invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses. Researchers trained 182 dog-owner teams to identify these hid...30 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
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