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India’s Rampur to represent Asia in global whisky climate studyIn an exciting development, Rampur Distillery will participate in a groundbreaking international climate study that focuses on whisky matur...
Same Odisha district, village govt schools but global fame: One now leads India's missile programme, the other ranks among world's top scientistsTwo scientists from Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district who began their education in government village schools have earned national and global...
A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...
Karnataka to set up India’s first government-led AI university, AI hubThe AI hub will serve as an incubation centre for AI research and development by startups, companies and academic institutions, chief minis...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first govt-driven AI UniversityKarnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. An AI Hub will also be set up as an incubation...
India targets self-reliance in atomic energy to meet net-zero goals, says Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology ChairIndia's atomic energy strategy aims for net-zero emissions by 2070. The parliamentary panel reviewed operational expansion and new internat...
Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
Scientists detect Earth's deadliest extinction signs in today's oceans: Great Dying started with warming seas and oxygen loss; 70% of land animals vanishedA Stanford-led study has provided the strongest evidence yet that warming oceans and declining oxygen levels caused Earth's largest mass ex...
Why are chihuahuas thriving in the southwest and labradors winning northeast hearts? The data behind America’s changing pet cultureWhy are Chihuahuas thriving in the Southwest and Labradors winning Northeast hearts? America's favorite dogs are no longer the same everywh...
Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at riskGlobal heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges ...
Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dimSolar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while...
Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...
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...
NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...
For 15 years, a Lufthansa jet has been measuring the atmosphere on passenger flights, and the free data now help scientists track ozone, water vapor, and weatherA Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 has been collecting atmospheric data since 2011. This aircraft contributes to a significant long-term climate d...
How New Zealand became global laboratory for climate friendly cowsThe government and industry are investing heavily to support these crucial climate initiatives. Widespread adoption of these technologies c...
Antarctica missing nearly Argentina-sized sea ice, new study warns of faster global warmingAntarctica's role in global warming may be underestimated, a new study reveals. Researchers found Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and ocean...
Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...