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In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tiles
- Indian pilots’ body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concerns
- Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a monthIran launched missiles at two United States air bases in Jordan overnight. This action followed a United States strike on Iran's Larak Isla...31 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- 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...31 Aug, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- 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...30 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...29 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...29 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- US attack submarine repair delays cost billions, watchdog saysUS Navy attack submarines face significant maintenance delays, costing billions over a decade. A shortage of dry-dock space has led to vess...27 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- 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...26 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical wasteKAUST researchers found an unexpected answer in nature. They studied springtails and seaskaters that trap air around their bodies underwate...26 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...26 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 daysIn 1999, 15-year-old hacker Jonathan James broke into NASA computers and downloaded proprietary software linked to the International Space ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- Facing protests from CJP and impending local polls, Rajasthan government unveils ₹12,500-crore school overhaul planRajasthan's government has unveiled a significant ₹12,500-crore plan for school infrastructure upgrades. This three-year initiative aims to...24 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...22 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...19 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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