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16-year-old girl from Jhansi designed an air conditioner using just Rs 1800. It can reduce room temperature by 4-5 degrees in an hour, generates no electricity billsYoungsters in India have often come up with brilliant innovations which can help the people of India. A 16-year-old teenager from Jhansi ca...- In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricksInnovators are integrating eggshell waste into fired clay bricks, effectively reducing heat transfer in building structures. By using a 10%...
- In 2024, Stanford-linked researchers redesigned radiative cooling for vertical walls; the emitter ran 2.5°C below ambient and 8.9°C cooler than white paintA team of researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking material designed to cool building walls effectively. This revolutionary emitter has th...
- India’s power needs are surging. So why is solar going to waste?India struggles to use all its clean power despite high demand. Renewable energy providers curtail output as the grid cannot handle excess ...
- Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricityInnovators have developed a cutting-edge transparent coating that effectively blocks solar heat while still allowing natural light to perme...
- Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward firePakistan's prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were kille...
- 8 Simple tricks to improve ventilation and cool down your room without ACStruggling with a stuffy, muggy room? Poor ventilation often shows up as musty smells, condensation or mould, but fixing it doesn't require...
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...
- A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...
- E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
- Before turning your AC lower, try these 7 cooling tricks, including using a fanKeeping your air conditioner running efficiently involves simple maintenance tasks. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter ensures...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- AC running all day at 18°C but your room still hot? 9 hacks to help you solve this summer heatwave problemAC hacks: When your air conditioner struggles to cool, don't just lower the thermostat. Dirty filters, blocked outdoor units, and poor insu...
- Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
- 'Bengaluru landlord abused me': Tenant paying Rs 35,000 rent gets scolded by landlord for using AC in this summer heatA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed his landlord insulted him for using the air conditioner too much in a tiny...
- GST cut to reduce prices of TVs, ACs & dishwashers by 8-9%Great news for consumers as prices of large screen televisions, air-conditioners, and dishwashers are set to decrease. The GST Council's de...
- 5 Best 1.5-ton ACs: Choose from Window ACs and Split Air Conditioners (2024)Air conditioners provide comfort and relief from the heat during the summer season. With so many different models and capacities available,...
- 10 Best Blue Star Air Conditioners to Stay Comfortable This Summer 2024If you are looking for the best air conditioners for your house or business, you have come to the right place. The best Blue Star air condi...
- White goods sales grow in double digits after 3 yearsCos now plan a slew of launches in the upcoming festive season to woo consumers. White goods sales is often considered as one of the barome...
- Market for window ACs to decline in next 3 yearsOn the inverter air-conditioners segment, which the company entered few years back, he said the company has witnessed some growth in its sa...
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