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In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
Anupam Rasayan becomes world's first to make ETFA using flow chemistryAnupam Rasayan India Ltd has achieved a global first by commercialising Ethyl trifluoroacetate production using its unique continuous flow ...
Cement demand growth likely to moderate to around 5% in FY27: Ambuja CementsAmbuja Cements anticipates a 5 percent growth in India's cement demand for fiscal year 2026-27. This follows a stronger growth in the previ...
Hazardous materials incident prompts Pentagon lockdown, officials sayEmergency services are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon. The building is under lockdown with people evacuated f...
The 5-second security check that spots more than just metalVehant Technologies has launched MilliView, India's first indigenous Millimetre-Wave body scanner designed to detect non-metallic threats. ...
India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...
Jewish Proverb of the Day: “The man who gives little with a smile gives more than the man who gives… — Thought-provoking life lessons on kindness, generosity, compassion, gratitude and why the best gifts come from the heartJewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “The man who gives little with a smile gives more than the man who gives much with a fr...
In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
Is AI research entering a new phase?AI research platforms are evolving beyond simple question-and-answer interactions. New capabilities are enabling these tools to discover so...
SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...
Get Al-enabled, add value to metal musicIn a twist of fate, Coca-Cola's plans for a bottler IPO arrive amidst a shortage of Diet Coke cans. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle Eas...
32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...
PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...
Drone strike damages nuclear storage site near Chernobyl: KyivThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had been informed of the incident and that its team would inspect the site and assess...
Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...