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How to clean dust from your phone speaker: Easy DIY methods to restore clear soundOver time, dust and debris can obstruct your phone's speaker, diminishing sound quality. To restore audio clarity, use a dry cotton swab to...
8 Simple tricks to improve ventilation and cool down your room without ACStruggling with a stuffy, muggy room? Poor ventilation often shows up as musty smells, condensation or mould, but fixing it doesn't require...
A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...
A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
LG Electronics India bets on exports, B2B products for margin boostLG Electronics India is looking to exports and B2B products as key growth drivers as its Korean parent aims to make India a global manufact...
Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...
Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summersUsing aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick se...
In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...
In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...
A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
In 2024, scientists built a window that kept a model house about 7°C cooler, without electricity or blocking the viewEngineers in South Korea have developed an innovative smart window that cools spaces sans electricity. This remarkable glass not only refle...
In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paintInnovative researchers have unveiled a remarkable paint designed to keep buildings cooler by absorbing moisture. This advanced formula not ...
A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...
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...
How to cool down a hot car quickly without overworking the AC: Try this simple trick before you start drivingTo efficiently cool down hot cars, start by opening windows and a door on opposite sides to encourage airflow. Additionally, roll down the ...
US power outages are rising, but homeowners may not need a huge generator to keep the AC, refrigerator and essentials runningAs power outages become a growing concern across the US, homeowners are looking for reliable ways to keep essential appliances running duri...
Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...
Rs 9 lakh ‘human refrigerator’ from Japan can cool your body faster than traditional ACsIn a bid to combat extreme temperatures, a Japanese firm has unveiled an innovative 'human refrigerator' booth. This cutting-edge stainless...