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'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
- In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
- France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in ParisFrance braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. ...
- This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...
- Psychology suggests adults who bring a cardigan everywhere aren’t overprepared; they’re protecting comfort before discomfort steals attention, because the body is easier to regulate when it feels safeThink of a cardigan as your cozy companion in the quest for comfort. Beyond just providing warmth, it serves as a safeguard against the min...
- Mercedes-Benz launches S-Class plug-in hybrid in India: Check price, electric range, specsStep into the future with the newly launched 2026 S-Class from Mercedes-Benz India, which features India's first-ever S-Class plug-in hybri...
- South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
- French Proverb of the Day: 'You must hit the iron...'- Life lessons on timing, opportunity, action, and why success belongs to those who recognize the right momentFrench proverbs offer practical wisdom, with "hit the iron while it's hot" emphasizing timely action. Success hinges on recognizing and sei...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- Apple WWDC 2026: Siri gets an AI makeover, its biggest upgrade since 2011 debutApple has launched a major Siri upgrade at WWDC 2026. The new Siri AI offers improved conversational skills and a redesigned interface. Thi...
- 'Jo bhi maine kiya hai, aap inka naam lijiye': Janhvi Kapoor's video of calling Buchi Babu Sana most 'rowdy' director in India goes viral amid Peddi massive backlashJanhvi Kapoor's character in Ram Charan's film Peddi faces online criticism. An old video of the actress praising director Buchi Babu Sana ...
- ‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- Ministry acts on Gopichand-led Task Force's suggestions; set to form NCAB for coachesIndia is set to create a National Coach Accreditation Board. This body will standardize coaching quality across the nation. Sports science ...
- Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
- NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
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