Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric chargesAround 1600, William Gilbert invented the versorium, the first electroscope, to detect static electric charges. The English physician and n...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
This small Texas town was known for cotton, cattle and oil production. Later, more than 1,300 wind turbines changed its landscapeSweetwater, Texas, saw its landscape transformed by wind turbines. More than 1,300 turbines appeared in Nolan County within two decades. Th...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Ather launches Konarc electric scooter at ₹99,999 with 200 km range, 10-year battery warrantyThe new Konarc electric scooter by Ather Energy is now on the market, starting at ₹99,999. This model features the innovative EL platform a...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Ola Electric gets Rs 95.8 crore PLI incentive, third consecutive yearOla Electric has secured a Rs 95.81 crore incentive under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and aut...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Ola Electric gets Rs 95.81 crore PLI incentive for second straight yearOla Electric secured Rs 95.81 crore under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2026-27. This incentive follows a previous sanction of Rs 366.78 crore...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Ola Electric shares rally over 5%, rebound 79% from March low. Here’s what’s driving the stockOla Electric shares rallied on Friday after the EV maker launched its new S1Z scooter range with indigenous Bharat Cell LFP technology. The...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Ola Electric brings indigenous Bharat Cell LFP tech to mass market with all-new S1ZOla Electric introduces the S1Z scooter featuring indigenous LFP battery technology. This new range aims to bring advanced technology to th...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Trump’s Marine One chopper nearly hit a jet after White House construction caused radio glitchConstruction of a new White House helipad contributed to radio communication failures that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing M...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
In 1923, a Kansas ranch family used small wind turbine to power its off-grid home. A century later, 50 giant turbines stand on the same ranchFor more than a century, a Kansas ranch family has harnessed the power of wind, beginning with a small generator. Their commitment to renew...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Till 1930, it was a thriving town near Las Vegas. Then it got drowned. Decades later, its streets and homes keep reappearingThe historic town of St. Thomas in Las Vegas submerged beneath a dam for decades, has resurfaced due to ongoing drought conditions. Once a ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projectsNepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and mi...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 millionElectric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) companies are focusing more on the military market as commercial development has ta...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation MinisterIndia aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST