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FPIs lobby for faster access to bourses with link to serversThe proposal - put forward by persons representing large offshore funds and custodians at a recent meeting with officials of the Securities...31 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST- Notre Dame engineers tested a clear window coating that filters solar heat; model interiors stayed up to 7.2°C cooler without electricityInnovators have developed a cutting-edge transparent coating that effectively blocks solar heat while still allowing natural light to perme...30 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...30 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- EESL, PNGRB ink pact to deploy smart domestic PNG metersEnergy Efficiency Services and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board have signed an initial pact. This collaboration aims to accel...28 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In a 2022 Brazil trial, 52 lambs spent 60 days under solar-panel shade; researchers reported lower body temperatures and about 4% better feed efficiency on hotter daysA comprehensive study conducted in Brazil revealed that lambs grazing beneath solar panels experienced reduced body temperatures, which led...28 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commer...28 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- Wealth managers turn to hybrid SIFs for higher, tax-efficient returnsSpecialised investment funds are changing wealth manager portfolio structures. Hybrid SIF strategies are increasingly included in allocatio...27 Aug, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
- August Energy, Energeia form $100 million platform to finance energy-efficiency upgradesThe partnership, called August Energeia, will initially focus on cooling-as-a-service, allowing commercial and industrial customers to upgr...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Australia used concentrated sunlight to split water directly into hydrogen without an electrolyzer; SunHydrogen’s coaster-sized module hit 10.8%, while its 1,200-cm² version reached 9%SunHydrogen and Australia’s Sparc Hydrogen are cutting out traditional electrolyzers to make green hydrogen. By placing semiconductor absor...26 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- EAC-PM paper suggests consolidation of banks of equal size without compromising market competitionThe Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister proposed consolidating Indian banks into larger, equally sized entities. This consolida...26 Aug, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- In 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized houseA team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking thin film that cools surfaces without the need for electricity or water. By employing ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- AI skills beyond coding: How non-tech professionals are joining the AI raceAI is becoming a mainstream workplace skill beyond coding and technical roles. Professionals in marketing, finance, HR, sales and operation...26 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- August Energy, Energeia partner to create $100 million energy-efficiency platform in IndiaAugust Energy and Energeia launch a $100 million platform for Indian businesses. This initiative focuses on decarbonisation without upfront...26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- OpenAI says its new Jalapeno chip can make AI faster while using less powerOpenAI unveiled its new Jalapeno AI chip at a recent conference. This processor significantly boosts AI response speeds and reduces power c...26 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists began with a 3.8% perovskite solar cell. 17 years later, LONGi's silicon-perovskite tandem set a 35.5% world recordSolar cell efficiency has dramatically increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 35.5% today. This new crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem cell was ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Multitasking is dead, long live monotasking: Doing one thing well may be the real superpower in 2026The author argues that multitasking hinders effective task completion and quality. He suggests that focusing on one task at a time offers b...23 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
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