In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legendWhen Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down t...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- From Tokyo to London, heatwaves send men to work in shorts
The sweltering summer temperatures are prompting men to ditch long pants for shorts in the office, with retailers noting a rise in sales of...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
In 1978, Turkey Point workers found 1 crocodile nest when Florida had fewer than 300 left. 48 years later, about 400 live in its canals, turning a nuclear plant into an unlikely crocodile habitatAn unexpected discovery at Turkey Point nuclear plant in 1978 initiated a crocodile recovery. Engineers built canals which created an accid...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Indian banks are in their best shape in a decade: Motilal OswalIndian banks are in their strongest position in a decade, with gross NPAs near historic lows and robust capital buffers, Motilal Oswal Fina...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation risesThe latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fu...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027: Gujarat CM meets global business leaders in New York to drive investments in AI, fintech, and nuclear energyGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met global leaders in New York for investment opportunities. He discussed AI strategies and student ...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
West Asia tensions cloud market outlook, Nifty may stay rangeboundIn a week marked by market stagnation, Indian equity indices closed on an unremarkable note, affected by geopolitical uncertainties and ele...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Can Augmont Enterprises IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Augmont Enterprises plans a ₹620 crore IPO to fund working capital needs. The company's promoter stake will decrease significantly after th...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
In a 2023 Brazilian study, sheep under photovoltaic panels experienced 30% less radiant heat and up to 8°C lower wool-surface temperaturesA recent study shows sheep benefit from solar panel shade during hot weather. These animals experience significantly less radiant heat expo...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Sitharaman asks public sector banks to get ‘cool’ for Gen Z with courses, lifestyle perksFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wants public sector banks to appear more appealing to young customers. She urged banks to engage direct...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Stocks in news: ONGC, BPCL, RailTel Corporation, Exide Industries and Lohia CorpThe Indian stock market experienced a downward trend for the sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, influenced by rising oil prices and soar...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Over 2 years, across Miami-Dade, more than 9,000 trees reveal a hidden journey of heat: Mature canopies can pull temperatures down by 10°F, turning scorching streets into cooler urban spaces for residentsTrees offer significant cooling benefits to urban areas. FIU researchers found that tree canopy coverage can reduce temperatures by ten deg...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Voltas shares in focus after Q1 profit surges 52%. Buy, Sell or Hold?Voltas reported a strong Q1 FY27, with consolidated net profit rising 52% YoY to ₹213 crore and revenue growing 19% to ₹4,673 crore. Howeve...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
In 2024, managers deliberately cooled the Colorado River to protect the Grand Canyon from invasive smallmouth bass. 2 years later, no bass recruitment had been detected, but the effort cost $19.1 million in replacement powerManagers at Glen Canyon Dam used an unusual strategy to protect native Colorado River fish from invasive smallmouth bass: they deliberately...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
US wholesale inflation slows as gas prices, food costs fall in JulyWholesale inflation saw a notable decrease last month, easing price pressures. Gas prices reversed some earlier increases, contributing to ...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST