Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Suits & Sayings: Hairy BusinessET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers in corporate corridors
15 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Aluminium foil for hair dyeing: Why do stylists use it and is it safe for your hair? Know the benefits and precautionsAluminium foil serves as an essential tool in salons for hair coloring procedures. It effectively separates hair sections, minimizing color...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Psychology says people who walk through an entire store before choosing anything may be resisting impulsive decisionsNobody wants to make a purchase only to discover a better or more affordable option a few minutes later. Taking time to browse the store fi...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Judiciary must ensure environmental laws are implemented in letter and spirit: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted a Supreme Court judge's concerns. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stressed the need for environmental law en...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
In 1976, famously hot European summer gave hints about intense heatwave, now deadly warning about global warming issued as weather scientists predict dangerous new patternWorld Meteorological Organization's head of climate information said the current pattern of heat across Europe, the world's fastest-warming...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
In 1875, Charles Darwin suggested some plants could capture insects using sticky hairs, but he couldn't prove it. 150 years later, researchers confirmed a Chinese species attracts and traps flies with the same mechanismIn a remarkable confirmation of Charles Darwin's 1875 insight, researchers have discovered that Saxifraga candelabrum, a plant native to Ch...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Wrapping aluminium foil around a broom: Why people are swearing by this unusual cleaning hackWrapping aluminium foil around a broom: A new cleaning hack involves wrapping aluminium foil around a broom. This trick aims to reduce stat...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by Shakira: ‘The secret to having long hair is basically…’ What the Colombian singer-songwriter shares about her hair-growth secretShakira once revealed that her secret to maintaining “big, sexy hair” was simply “not cutting it,” after regretting a haircut that took a l...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Martha Stewart, who turned 85 last week, just ditched her signature blonde hair for a stunning rose-gold makeoverMartha Stewart wowed fans with her stunning new rose gold hair color, unveiled just after her 85th birthday bash. Opting for a dynamic chan...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Ethanol-blended fuel's use can impact environment, land-use patterns: ExpertsThe experts also highlighted that going forward, the government should decrease ethanol-blended fuel prices to compensate consumers for a d...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Harsh Goenka in awe of India's Rapunzel Renu Dhariyal, who credits Indian natural hair care for nearly 9-foot-long hairHarsh Goenka has highlighted Renu Dhariyal of Uttarakhand, whose 271.5-cm hair has earned her the Guinness World Record for the longest hai...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Chinese longevity secrets: 111-year-old woman who sleeps 12 hours shares the habits she follows and avoids to stay healthy & active even at her ageChinese longevity secrets: Wang Gaiying, a remarkable 111-year-old woman from China, has shared her secrets to longevity. She stresses the ...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Stanford University genomicist says that hair thinning may not be caused by dandruff, spicy food, but by a hormone; says one eating habit may reduce your hairfallTired of seeing your hair thinning prematurely, no matter numerous oil massages and spas? A Stanford University genome expert reveals that ...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain, 'Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get' teaches timeless lesson on expectations, reality, true meaning of life's unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Mark Twain carries a broader philosophical message. Human beings naturally seek certainty. We like schedules, predictio...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Meet this Indian woman from Uttarakhand who holds a Guinness World Record for nearly 9 foot long hair; her secret is surprisingly simpleRenu Dhariyal from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for her exceptionally long hair. Her hair measures an im...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST