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UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...- Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
- California lost 60% of its coastal dunes since 1850; now a 30-acre restoration project in Santa Monica is fighting sea-level riseSanta Monica Beach Dunes Restoration Project is designed to restore a portion of this historic ecosystem. The Santa Monica Bay National Est...
- AVPN Global Conference 2026 opens in Delhi, calls for Asia-led solutions and coordinated capitalThe AVPN Global Conference 2026 has officially kicked off in New Delhi, marking a first for the city. With participation from around two th...
- Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
- India-Finland cooperation takes centre stage at circular economy forumIndia and Finland are strengthening business and technology ties in the circular economy. Companies from both nations explored resource-eff...
- On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...
- How businesses are shifting from optimisation to navigation, reducing dependencies & building resilienceLeaders still have to raise the sails. That is the real shift: from optimiser to navigator. Optimising assumes conditions are stable enough...
- In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...
- Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Just like in bodybuilding, failure is also a necessary experience for... ” — Life lessons from a motivational quote by legendary bodybuilder and actor on resilience, discipline, self-belief, mental strength, perseverance, and why being tested can reveal how strong you truly areQuote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic quote emphasizes that failure is not an endpoint, but an essentia...
- Quote of the day by Mark Ruffalo: "Whatever your mind tells you is a limit is a..." — Timeless life lessons by the American actor and environmental activist on self-belief, breaking mental limits, courage, personal growth, confidence, resilience, and unlocking your true potentialToday's Quote of the Day by Mark Ruffalo: The famous quote by Mark Ruffalo, "Whatever your mind tells you is a limit is a choice", serves a...
- In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation modelGuatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Bios...
- ICAR genome breakthrough opens door to improved pigeonpea varietiesThe newly developed T2T genome sequence contains 752.65 million base pairs of DNA assembled into 92 contigs, providing a complete represent...
- What Europe can learn from Australia's 'Black Summer' wildfiresAustralians share their hard-earned wildfire strategies with Europe, which is grappling with severe blazes. Effective preparation and hazar...
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
- The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
- 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...
- Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantationsThe study identified climatic conditions that support beneficial microbial activity and enzyme functions. Findings established soil microbi...
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