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Rooftop rainwater could help cities stay cooler and cut heatwave days, study findsCollecting rainwater and spraying it on rooftops may cool cities during heatwaves. This system uses evaporative cooling to lower roof tempe...
With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the..." — Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, leadership, purpose, determination, human potential, and why the greatest victories often begin when the odds seem impossible by the former US PresidentQuote of the day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s quote, "Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or th...
Musango matusadonaensis: 210-million-year-old dinosaur challenges what scientists knew about ancient AfricaA new dinosaur species, Musango matusadonaensis, was discovered in Zimbabwe approximately 210 million years ago. This early sauropodomorph ...
Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...
In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...
In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...
Moving up the value chain: How India’s BPM is creating new career pathwaysIndia's BPM sector is transforming into a dynamic career ecosystem. It now emphasizes skills, digital proficiency, and employee purpose. Th...
India's clean energy growth like Tendulkar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rolled into one: UN climate chiefIndia possesses strong competitive advantages in the global clean energy race. The nation's tech-savvy workforce and renewable energy growt...
Maruti Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills as market share drops to near all-time lowFor years, Suzuki reigned supreme in India's automotive landscape, but changing buyer interests are challenging this status. As consumers i...
Climate change could undermine progress in reducing waterborne diseases, study findsClimate change is altering conditions for waterborne disease spread globally. Extreme weather events threaten progress made in reducing the...
Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidiesIndia faces significant economic losses from water scarcity and weak monsoons. Micro-irrigation offers substantial benefits for farmers and...
Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...
Why do dogs spin before lying down? The surprising reason has nothing to do with comfort but ancient survival instinctsDogs spin in circles before lying down for a reason, not by accident. Animal behavior experts say this common dog habit comes from wild anc...
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
This floating city is so massive it could carry an entire town across the ocean, and it has schools, parks and hospitalFreedom Ship, the proposed 80,000-resident floating city, is pushing the boundaries of ocean living. This massive vessel could combine home...
Life performs better in heat, but what happens next surprised scientistsGlobal warming climate change study: A groundbreaking analysis of over 30,000 experiments reveals a universal pattern in how life responds ...
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...