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In 2015, Los Angeles dropped 96 million black balls into a drinking-water reservoir. 10 years later, the bizarre experiment solved two major problemsIn 2015, Los Angeles covered its drinking-water reservoir with 96 million black plastic balls, creating one of the world's strangest-lookin...
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...
Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'I want to have some idea of what I will look like. I want my kids to know when I am pissed and happy...' Notting Hill star's powerful lesson on ageing naturallyJulia Roberts, 58, is known for embracing natural ageing while maintaining a simple approach to skincare and wellness. Her routine includes...
Thinking long term and enduring volatility is the only way out: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 24%If you are an investor with some skin in the game, be ready to see some underperformance. Why? Because valuation readjustment can take more...
The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visits L. Champhai village in Kangpokpi districtManipur: During the inspection, senior officials of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) informed the Chief Minister that the work w...
Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels riseFloodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became ...
Karnataka CM to lead all-party delegation to PM Modi for farm loan waiver amid droughtKarnataka's Chief Minister will lead an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Modi. They seek a farm loan waiver for farmers facing severe...
In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...
Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
In 2022, MIT researchers built a portable desalination unit that removed particles and salts at once, producing about 0.3 liters per hourMIT scientists created a portable device that turns seawater into safe drinking water. This compact system uses advanced processes to remov...
This child prodigy developed technology to detect lead in drinking water. Years later, she made her way to MIT. At 19, made history by winning the Stephen Hawking honourGitanjali Rao's journey as a young innovator began at the age of ten when she created Tethys, a device to detect lead in drinking water. Th...
El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu NaiduThe severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu h...
Karnataka government to protect livelihood of farmers, abide by law on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil NaduKarnataka's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar grapples with a complex challenge around Cauvery water management. He is determined to safeguard ...
In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....
For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...