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Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says- Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gain
- Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside shopping bags aren't cheap, they may simply see value that others overlook
- What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...30 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown décor, steel cutlery and compostingA family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally c...30 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Centre extends duty relief on key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the import duty exemption on about 40 key petrochemical products by 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims ...30 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Transformers and Rectifiers bags order worth Rs 1,000 cr from Power Grid Corporation of IndiaTransformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited has secured a significant order exceeding Rs 1,000 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India L...30 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- 'Plastic Not Allowed!': Dia Mirza trolled after 5-year-old son's stern warning to coconut delivery man on plastic bags and strawsActress Dia Mirza sparked a social media debate after recounting her son Avyaan's encounter with a coconut delivery man over plastic packag...30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...29 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...23 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Red Tape ordered to pay Rs 8,000 compensation after charging customer Rs 10 for carry bagA consumer commission in Rohtak has ordered footwear brand Red Tape to refund Rs 10 for a carry bag and pay Rs 8,000 in compensation and co...23 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to participate in International Yoga Day in LadakhVice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Leh for a three-day visit to Ladakh, coinciding with International Yoga Day celebrations. He wil...20 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
- This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
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