Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Japanese researchers in 2009 placed five men individually inside a dark room and captured a faint glow from their bodies, 1,000 times too weak for human eyes to see; but strangely, the invisible light wasn't constant: it grew stronger through the day and peaked around 4 p.m.Japanese researchers discovered the human body emits ultraweak light. This faint glow is invisible to the naked human eye. The emission int...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor airInnovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight a...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2000, Sandia used a 416-nanometer cheesecloth-like crystal to bend infrared light with little loss. 26 years later, the approach still guides research into faster, cooler photonic chipsSandia researchers developed a tiny structure guiding infrared light with minimal loss. This artificial crystal, made from gallium arsenide...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
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...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiverDedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
German researchers used ordinary WiFi signals instead of cameras to identify people; the result turned everyday wireless networks into a powerful new way to recognize individuals with nearly 100% accuracyWiFi signals can now do more than connect devices. Researchers showed that ordinary wireless networks can detect and identify people withou...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadlineThe Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the implementation timeline for revised PM emission standards. Industries across Del...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki upgrades its entire model range to conform to stricter emission normsMaruti Suzuki today said that its hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs, SUVs and commercial vehicles are now compliant with the new BSVI Phase-II real ...
25 Apr, 2023, 06.27 PM IST
Diesel generator users in Delhi asked to install emission control devicesIn a reminder to an order issued on July 2, the pollution control authority said owners of such DG sets will attract penal action if they d...
23 Sep, 2021, 01.32 PM IST
India's fight against pollution could come with an unintended consequenceGovt-mandated pollution control devices for coal-fired power plants could also boost carbon dioxide emissions.
09 Dec, 2019, 09.24 PM IST
Chakr Innovation raises funds in Pre-Series A roundThe company says its device can capture pollution at source, which can be reused as pigments for black inks and paints.
09 Apr, 2018, 08.36 AM IST
Volkswagen sued by US for emissions cheating; faces $20 billion penaltyThe US has sued Volkswagen alleging that nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles, including all its brands, had illegal defeat devices installed.
05 Jan, 2016, 03.18 PM IST