Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquidsIn cryogenic tanks, thin reflective layers are essential for preventing heat transfer. The use of aluminum foil, known for its low emissivi...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiverDedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Japan's Mitsui & AM Green join hands for green ammonia, metals and bio-fuels projectsAlong with Rio Tinto, Greenko founders are building a 1 MTPA aluminum smelter and 2 MTPA alumina refining and mining operations in AP. Prod...
18 Dec, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
India fails to secure exemption from UK carbon tax in trade agreement: GTRIIndia's free trade agreement with the UK failed to secure an exemption from the UK's carbon tax, potentially impacting carbon-intensive exp...
25 Jul, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops fluoride removal system that treats 1000 liters of water for Rs 20IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a cost-effective community-scale water treatment system that efficiently removes fluoride and iron ...
19 Jun, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
India reserves right to retaliate if UK's proposed carbon tax hits exports: OfficialThe India-UK free trade agreement lacks measures against Britain's planned carbon tax, set to begin in 2027. India has reserved the right t...
07 May, 2025, 12.13 PM IST
India has potential to produce lithium-ion batteries, Kashmir has 6% of global lithium stock: Nitin GadkariUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that Jammu and Kashmir holds 6% of the world's lithium stock, highlighti...
17 Sep, 2024, 07.53 PM IST
EU's carbon tax could cost India 0.05 per cent of GDP: ReportThe EU's CBAM taxes 25% on India's energy-intensive exports, impacting 0.05% of GDP, per CSE. Targeted goods: iron, steel, cement, fertiliz...
17 Jul, 2024, 09.20 PM IST
Energy agency announces $6 billion to slash emissions in industrial facilities26 Mar, 2024, 04.44 PM IST
US awards record $6 bln to back industrial emissions reduction projectsThe U.S. Energy Department is granting $6 billion for 33 industrial projects in 20 states to reduce carbon emissions. This investment will ...
25 Mar, 2024, 02.51 PM IST
Does hydrogen water live up to the hype?Hydrogen water is made by simply adding more H's into your H2O. But when it comes to its purported health advantages, researchers are skept...
10 Mar, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
UK’s carbon tax may impact $775 mn worth of Indian goodsFor the EU, the tax range is 20-35%. Both the UK and the EU have implemented emissions trading systems (ETS) to cap and reduce greenhouse g...
19 Dec, 2023, 01.00 AM IST
WEF says $13.5 trillion needed to fast-track decarbonisation of key sectorsTransitioning to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future will require USD 13.5 trillion in investments by 2050, particularly in the pr...
28 Nov, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
DCM Shriram Q3 results: Profit up 45% at Rs 253 cr; to invest Rs 1,000 cr on chemical businessTotal income stood at Rs 2,175.76 crore in the third quarter of this financial year as against Rs 2,229.49 crore in the corresponding perio...
19 Jan, 2021, 04.27 PM IST
IOC-Phinergy to begin metal-air battery field trials; in talks with auto companiesIndian Oil, which has picked up a minority stake in high-tech battery maker Phinergy earlier this month, is in talks with leading domestic ...
02 Mar, 2020, 02.15 PM IST
How sapphire, scratch-proof material being used for smartphones, is madeThe sapphire crystal used in smartphone screens is made in a lab. It's transparent because it doesn't have the impurities that give mined g...
06 Sep, 2014, 04.15 PM IST