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15-year-old Tamil Nadu boy invented technology that would extend life of banana leaves from 3 days to 3 years for just 70 paise. His innovation saves 7 billion trees annuallyAt an age when most of his peers were busy playing video games, one youngster from Tamil Nadu noticed how banana leaves, one of the most in...
Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woesWorldwide, farmers are grappling with severe challenges related to climate change and financial pressures that threaten food security. Spec...
In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...
Quote of the day by former U.S. vice president Al Gore: “For me, the experience has simply been feeling very passionately about something that...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on purpose, passion, resilience, courage, self-growth and why finding what truly matters can transform the way you face uncertaintyQuote of the day by Al Gore: “I had a detailed plan for my life, but it turned out life had a completely different plan for me” reflects th...
In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TAR...
In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
Columbia Engineering built a pigment-free paint filled with microscopic air pores; it stayed 6°C below surrounding air during hot desert tests in ArizonaResearchers at Columbia University and Purdue University have unveiled an experimental paint-like coating that can cool surfaces to tempera...
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
In 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized houseA team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking thin film that cools surfaces without the need for electricity or water. By employing ...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
Satellite researchers studied China’s desert solar farms; vegetation developed across 30.8 square kilometres within and around the installationsSolar farms in the arid deserts of China are transforming barren landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers n...
Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
Beauty and the brief: Your cheat sheet to modern skincare, from barrier repair to regenerative treatmentsIf PDRN looks like a typo and exosomes soundlike science fiction, Divya Verma gives you acheat sheet to the language of modern skincare
Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘The fate of entire communities, economies, countries is caught up in that glass of water’ - An inspiring message by The Odyssey, Interstellar actor on the fragile balance that sustains lifeMatt Damon quote of the day: Addressing graduates at MIT's 2016 commencement, actor Matt Damon underscored how crucial clean water access i...
Quote of the day by Javier Bardem: “I think we are living in selfish times. I'm the first one to say that I'm the most...” — Inspiring life lessons on kindness, self-awareness, human connection, mindfulness, humility, and why genuine compassion matters more than technological advancement by the Academy Award-winning Spanish actorToday's Quote of the day by Javier Bardem: Javier Bardem famous quote, “I think we are living in selfish times. I'm the first one to say th...
No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...
Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh home is built without concrete and has waterless sanitation system. It stays naturally warm even in winterSonam Wangchuk, the engineer and education reform campaigner who recently completed his hunger strike seeking changes to the examination sy...
Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concludes at IIT Delhi, showcasing technology-led innovations for India's handloom sectorThe second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2. "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Tr...
IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after assessing new-generation planes: Rahul BhatiaIndiGo plans to wait until the early 2030s before placing its next aircraft order as it evaluates next-generation aircraft technologies tha...