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In 1994, Georgia mixed damaged factory roofing shingles into Chatham Parkway asphalt; later checks found the recycled road performing as well as its control- Sarawak uses nearly 400 kg of plastic waste to build its first green asphalt road
- In 1979, Minnesota began mixing ground-up scrap tires into two asphalt test roads; years later, FHWA said both experimental sections were still performing well
- In 1987, Kentucky put 40% power-plant bottom ash into 1 mile of State Route 3; later testing found excellent performance and strong skid resistance on the roadEngineers in Kentucky embarked on a pioneering project to incorporate bottom ash from coal-fired power plants into asphalt mixtures. Their ...20 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- How painted road art during Durga Puja in Kolkata has created a slippery controversy in West BengalA viral video of three motorcycles skidding on Kolkata’s rainbow-painted Chingrighata flyover after a drizzle has triggered concerns about ...15 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund backed a park on a 1.1-acre asphalt lot in Pennsylvania in 2026; here's how the project will benefit 16,000 residentsThe project will transform a largely asphalt-covered 1.1 acre site in one of Allentown's most heat-vulnerable neighbourhoods into Franklin ...14 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- In 1986, Illinois rebuilt 4.14 miles of I-57 using recycled concrete; 20 years later, load transfer efficiency across transverse cracks still averaged over 90%In the 1980s, the Illinois Department of Transportation pioneered a project that involved recycling roadway concrete into new pavement. Aft...14 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 2019, a South African town opened Africa's first plastic road, the 300-metre stretch contains 700 kg of recycled plasticThe road was constructed using a special process in which waste plastic was converted into pellets before being added to the asphalt mixtur...09 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- New Xbox games October 9: Microsoft adds these titles for Game Pass subscribers. Check full list of upcoming games this month and titles leavingThis October, Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat with the launch of several exhilarating games, including 'Gears of War: E Day'....09 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- 'Like a band-aid opening': Eye wittnesses reveal the unsettling sounds they heard from Christa Pike's execution chamberChrista Pike's execution by lethal injection was marred by issues, distressing witnesses with unsettling sounds from the chamber. While her...06 Oct, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- Who was Colleen Slemmer? The 19-year-old murdered by Christa Pike in 1995 as a failed execution puts the case back in the spotlightColleen Slemmer was killed in 1995 in Tennessee, which led to the conviction of Christa Pike and others involved. Pike, who was sentenced t...06 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Bengaluru man jokes how potholes can peel boiled eggs during auto rides. His witty dig gets a hilarious response. ‘Same can be applied to rice and curry.’Bengaluru faces significant pothole issues that worsen during rainy conditions. Commuters experience frequent bumps that can inadvertently ...05 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Newark airport used coal waste in runways built for jumbo jets: What FHWA found 20 years laterA 1970s pavement project at Newark International Airport in New Jersey used coal fly ash, lime, Portland cement and sand to create a stabil...05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Christa Pike’s lawyers give update on her health condition after failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee; here’s what we knowChrista Pike, a Tennessee inmate on death row, faced complications during her execution on September 30, 2026. Lawyers stated that Pike exp...02 Oct, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
- Who is Christa Pike? Is Christa Pike going to be executed? Here's what to know about the Tennessee woman on death row and the crime she committed back in 1995Christa Pike, who was found guilty of the brutal murder of Colleen Slemmer back in 1995, was facing execution in Tennessee. However, a fede...01 Oct, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Christa Gail Pike death penalty: US Supreme Court allows Tennessee execution to go forward overturning a last-minute stay. Why was it halted? Details hereChrista Gail Pike does not deny committing the killing, but her supporters argue the state should consider Pike’s age at the time, mental i...01 Oct, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
- Tennessee court saves Christa Gail Pike an hour before execution: Who is she and why she is being called a 'Satanic killer'?A Tennessee court has halted Christa Gail Pike's execution just moments before it was set to begin. Pike, on death row for the 1995 murder ...30 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- Christa Pike, first woman to face execution in Tennessee in 200 years, was sexually abused as toddler and raped twice; fresh details emergeAfter over three decades on death row, Christa Pike is set to be executed for the murder of her classmate. Convicted at the age of 18, her ...29 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- Christa Pike, the lone Tennessee woman on death row, breaks silence ahead of rare execution; here’s what she saidChrista Pike is set to be executed in Tennessee, becoming the first woman to face execution in over 200 years. After being on death row for...29 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Why do some US airport runways have grooves cut across the pavement? They help stop aircraft tires from hydroplaning when the runway is wetGrooved runways play an essential role in minimizing hydroplaning by allowing rainwater to drain effectively during aircraft landings. The ...28 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
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