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Amazon to hire 160,000 temporary workers for festive season demandAmazon India is hiring 160,000 temporary workers for the upcoming festive season. These new hires will support picking, packing, shipping, ...- A city of horns and highways: New model maps Delhi's noiseA new study developed a model for mapping environmental noise in Delhi. This model combines geographical and real-time traffic data for acc...
- India's power consumption rises nearly 13% to 169 billion units in AugustIndia's power consumption rose 12.85 percent in August, reaching 169.01 billion units. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usa...
- Indian pilots’ body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concernsALPA India highlights pilot attrition as a critical flight safety concern for Air India Group. The association urges the Tata Group to revi...
- ECL seals Khandra mine after surface cracks near Nilkanth TempleEastern Coalfields Limited is implementing safety measures at Khandra Colliery. Surface cracks were observed near Nilkanth Temple on July 2...
- At 17, he became the youngest person to fly solo across 52 countries and 5 continents. Meet Belgian teen pilot who battled challenging weather and difficult landings, making history. ‘Just follow your dreams’Mack Rutherford achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the youngest individual to fly solo around the globe. His incredible journe...
- In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good conditionMiss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject...
- China’s Big Three airlines sink deeper into losses as fuel costs soarChina's three largest state-owned airlines reported substantial first-half losses. Surging jet fuel prices and a weak summer season impacte...
- Air India receives delivery of fourth custom made B787-9 Dreamliner as VT-AWD lands in DelhiAir India welcomed its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi. This new addition supports the airline's ongoing fleet modernizati...
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...
- Those little rubber hairs on a brand-new tire aren’t for extra grip; they’re by-products of the moulding process and have no intended role in drivingWhen you purchase a new tyre, you may notice fine rubber strands known as vent spews. These are merely remnants from the tyre production pr...
- In 2021, researchers built a two-layer polymer film that cools like skin; under direct sun, it stayed about 7°C below ambient with 150 W/m² cooling powerResearchers have created an advanced cooling film comprising two innovative layers that harmoniously integrate both radiative and evaporati...
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...
- 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...
- 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...
- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
- US runs short of Patriot missiles in Europe as Iran war drains stocksUnited States military faces a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. This depletion is largely driven by President ...
- Home hack: Salt may help reduce window condensation. The simple household trick could help tackle excess moistureCan putting salt near windows really help with condensation and dampness? This simple kitchen ingredient is often used as a household moist...
- In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures...
- 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...
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