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What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...- World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 63: This engine parts maker is now chasing aerospace, defenceSome auto ancillary stories are best understood by products. This one is best understood by buckets. The first bucket is still old auto, an...
- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
- Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plantTata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dr...
- A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
- IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
- Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body allegesAn Indian pollution regulator has warned Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, about a potential factory shutdown. The regu...
- Tata's Apple iPhone factory in Tamil Nadu faces shutdown threat over farmland water contamination; pollution body seeks explanationAn Indian pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhones, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur...
- The hidden Rs 9,000 crore business behind India’s water purifier boomIndia's water purifier market is evolving beyond just selling machines. Companies are now focusing on the lucrative service sector, includi...
- No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
- Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recoveredA chemical tank rupture in Washington state has claimed 11 lives. Crews recovered the bodies of nine missing people on Saturday. The tank c...
- Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
- How to get streak-free mirrors like hotels without using vinegarAchieve a streak-free hotel-quality mirror at home with a simple DIY solution. Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, and a drop of dish soap,...
- Why experts recommend spraying vinegar around your toilet every weekA common bathroom cleaning oversight is the toilet base. Bacteria accumulate in grout lines and seams. White vinegar offers a simple fix. S...
- Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...
- Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
- Why does a gas pump automatically stop when your tank is fullA simple click at the gas pump signals a clever engineering feat. This automatic shut-off relies on physics, not smart technology. It uses ...
- That dusty cabin you're opening this weekend could be hiding a deadly virusSpring cleaning at cabins can be dangerous. Hantavirus, carried by mice, spreads through droppings and urine. Inhaling dust from these can ...
- Common airplane habits can have dangerous health impact: 3 mistakes to avoid that people often makeExperts have warned that some routine in-flight hygiene habits may increase exposure to bacteria during air travel. According to flight att...
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