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- In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare
- Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...23 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- How will the Earth and universe end? Scientists explain 3 theories that could decide the final fate of everythingThe universe has been expanding for 13.8 billion years, but scientists believe it will not last forever. Researchers have proposed several ...22 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Indian two-wheeler industry to see moderate growth at 3-5% in FY27: ICRAIndia's two-wheeler sector anticipates a modest 3-5% wholesale volume growth in FY27, according to ICRA. While domestic demand and exports ...19 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- Antarctica is in the middle of winter right now. Scientists are worried about a France-sized stretch of ocean where ice is failing to formWinter is the season when Antarctica's frozen edge usually expands. This year, one part of the continent is doing the opposite. Scientists ...18 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- iPhone overheating and battery draining fast? Know the reasons and best fixesIs your iPhone overheating and losing battery quickly?: Summer heat is causing iPhones to overheat. Users report dim screens and charging p...14 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunnedScientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just t...12 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- AC running all day at 18°C but your room still hot? 9 hacks to help you solve this summer heatwave problemAC hacks: When your air conditioner struggles to cool, don't just lower the thermostat. Dirty filters, blocked outdoor units, and poor insu...11 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
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