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UAE turns desert sand into construction bricks using a new method developed by scientists that doesn't need additional heat to harden and could reduce cement importsResearchers in the UAE have developed construction bricks using abundant desert sand and alkali-activated binders instead of conventional P...27 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST- In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centersRural communities face growing concerns over rapid data center expansion. Farmers and environmentalists unite against potential farmland lo...26 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 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
- 'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellationIn a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opp...24 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- Congress Working Committee Resolution: Congress targets central government over youth, Ram Temple donations, China and E20The Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution addressing key national concerns. Youth unemployment and numerous paper leaks were high...20 Aug, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved aheadCity biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vir...19 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AIIn China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, per...19 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...19 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
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