UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
America’s power grid can’t keep up with AI: Why hundreds of data center projects are freezingPlanned United States data center developments face significant delays and cancellations. Aging electrical grids and supply chain issues ar...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India Inc revenue growth to moderate to 13-15 pc in Q2; margins to contract: ReportIndia Inc's revenue growth is projected to contract to fifteen percent in the September quarter. Operating profit margins are expected to c...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
India Inc’s revenue growth to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27; margins under pressure: ICRAIndia Inc’s revenue growth is expected to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27 from 21.3% in Q1, ICRA said. Higher input costs could squeeze margi...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Milkfood bets on premium dairy, plans Rs 20 crore Patiala investmentThe Company says it combines premium product expansion with Patiala capacity enhancement, energy-efficiency initiatives, and focus on opera...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Global Market: Bank of Korea hikes rates again to 3% as growth, inflation stay firmSouth Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight meeting, citing stronger-than-...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Gold little changed with US inflation data in spotlightGold prices held steady as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming United States inflation data, which is expected to offer insights into...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge ma...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating-solar salmon farm. 1 year later, solar and batteries cover 57% of its power needs and are expected to cut diesel use by 36,750 gallons a yearA salmon farm in southern Chile now uses floating solar panels and batteries. This system supplies approximately fifty-seven percent of the...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Next-gen silicon wave could see India leapfrog global chip giants: ExpertsIndia’s late entry into semiconductor manufacturing could help it catch up as the industry enters a new phase driven by silicon photonics, ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Markets brace for more hawkish ECB as energy risks threaten to keep inflation elevatedMarkets are increasingly pricing in a more hawkish European Central Bank as geopolitical tensions, elevated energy costs and depleted gas i...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
IIT Delhi engineer develops fridge that runs without truck engine, cuts cooling costs by 75%A post on X has highlighted Yotuh Energy, a company co-founded by IIT Delhi biotechnology graduate Shaivee Malik, which has developed a bat...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India buys its most expensive LNG in years as war upends marketIndian energy companies are paying more than $23 per mmbtu for September LNG cargoes, among the highest prices for imports since 2022, as t...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
A colder fridge setting is not always better; adjusting it by 1°C could reduce energy use by 8 to 11%Lowering your refrigerator’s thermostat beyond what’s required can lead to excessive energy usage. Surprisingly, the ambient room temperatu...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST