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Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
In 2018, researchers used geophysical imaging beneath El Castillo: The discovery below the pyramid pointed to a hidden cenoteDeep within the famed El Castillo pyramid of Chichén Itzá, Mexico, an intriguing mystery has come to light. Explorations have unveiled a si...
7 Ways We’ll Turn Moon Dust Into Homes, Fuel and OxygenLunar regolith, once seen as mere dust, is now a vital resource for future moon missions. Scientists are developing technologies to transfo...
India-US trade deal: PM Modi will never compromise interests of our farmers, says Suresh PrabhuTrade policies and the interventions should be managed with precision to safeguard the interests of both farmers and consumers, says Suresh...
Protecting India’s electrical industry: Imperative for an efficient copper recycling regimeThe influx of low-grade scrap may harm manufacturing standards and pose environmental and health risks from improper processing.
Delhi's groundwater has high levels of salt that are dangerous for kidneys: ReportA report by the Central Ground Water Authority reveals that over 25% of water samples in Delhi are saline, with electric conductivity level...
NITI Aayog launches Sampoornata Abhiyan for development of aspirational districts and blocksAs part of the Abhiyan, which is a three-month campaign starting from tomorrow till September 30, the Aayog will coordinate with states to ...
Adani's oasis next to Pakistan: A transformation from not even a mosquito in sight to an RE park 5-times the size of ParisIn a remote region near the Pakistan border, a barren land with minimal infrastructure becomes the unlikely site for the world's largest re...
Ram temple in Ayodhya can withstand once-in-2,500-year quake, say scientistsThe Ayodhya Ram temple, a popular attraction for devotees, has been designed to withstand the largest earthquake in 2,500 years. The CSIR-C...
'Electronic soil' that enhances crop growth developed by scientists"The world population is increasing, and we also have climate change. So it's clear that we won't be able to cover the food demands of the ...
Road on Moon? Scientists find new tech for construction on lunar surfaceScientists have discovered that lunar dust, consisting of dark gray volcanic rock, could be used to construct roads and landing pads on the...
Bureau of Indian Standards Recruitment 2023: Vacancies, Eligibilty & how to applyThe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is hiring young candidates for 9 Scientist-‘B’ positions in various fields. The recruitment process wi...
Chandrayaan-3: RAMBHA, ILSA to help ISRO understand moon betterThe Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar expedition, launched on February 22 is carrying six payloads that would help ISRO understand the lun...
Sri Lanka likely Asia Cup venue after India-Pakistan row: officialAsia Cup matches involving India could be played in Sri Lanka after the cricketing powerhouse refused to visit arch-rival and official host...
Geophysical scientists from Hyderabad to study land subsidence issue in JoshimathJoshimath, the gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib and international skiing destination Auli, is facing a m...
Govt puts complete ban on import of solid plastic waste
Chandrababu Naidu ropes in noted agriculturist to promote organic farming in APThis farming technique is aimed at zero production cost as it encourages usage of natural nutrients from soil, air and water instead of pur...
Solar storms trigger sparks, melt soil on Moon: NASAThis alteration may become evident when analysing future samples from these regions that could hold the key to understanding the history of...
Wildlife Week: How you can do your bit for a stable societyFor India to develop sustainably we need holistic solutions, which benefit not only humans but also the last remaining forest and marine ec...
More landslides likely in 5km radius of Dimbhe damGeologists have said landslides could occur in villages located along the backwaters of Dimbhe dam.