Searched for
FIRST ELECTRIC TABLE FAN
In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...- Tiger Woods avoids the original DUI charge after rollover crash, but the golf icon still faces a major five-year penaltyTiger Woods accepted a reduced reckless driving charge in Florida. His driver's license was suspended for five years by the judge. This leg...
- JLR opens bookings for Range Rover Electric in IndiaBookings are now open for the electric Range Rover in India, courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover. A token amount of ten lakh rupees will allow cu...
- Science says some spiders can launch into the sky using silk and electricity to fly and the physics is wildBallooning is a form of aerial dispersal in which a spider climbs to an exposed spot, lifts its abdomen, releases strands of silk and allow...
- Heat scorches Spain and the European nation finds an old, traditional hack to find some comfortSpain’s brutal summer heat has revived the traditionalabanico, with Spaniards and tourists using folding hand fans across plazas, public tr...
- Modi govt giving people high-voltage inflation shock, misleading via statistical jugglery: CongressCongress party has strongly criticised the Modi government, alleging that rising prices are putting pressure on ordinary citizens while acc...
- Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric chargesAround 1600, William Gilbert invented the versorium, the first electroscope, to detect static electric charges. The English physician and n...
- In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...
- In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...
- Pamela Anderson’s 5,000 sq ft Vancouver garden has wildflowers, herbs and lots of vegetables. Actress shares 1 simple advice for first-time gardeners: ‘Make a lot of mistakes.’Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson's lush 5,000 sq ft garden at her Vancouver residence reflects her lifelong passion for gardening. From an ...
- Javagal Srinath travels on Bengaluru Metro with trolley bag, fans praise former India pacer's simplicityFormer India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was spotted travelling on Bengaluru's Namma Metro with a trolley bag, leaving cricket fans impress...
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...
- In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27In 1959, two brave monkeys named Able and Baker embarked on a historic space mission. Tragically, Able passed away just four days post-miss...
- In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The coo...
- Home hack: Salt may help reduce window condensation. The simple household trick could help tackle excess moistureCan putting salt near windows really help with condensation and dampness? This simple kitchen ingredient is often used as a household moist...
- Dolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny log cabin with no electricity or running water. It is now a must-visit tribute to the country music iconDolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny one-bedroom Tennessee log cabin, where her family lived without electricity or running wate...
- Electricity bill reduced by 60%: Woman shares AC setting she claims helped slash monthly bill significantlyA content creator’s two-part AC experiment has sparked discussion after she reported a monthly electricity bill drop from about Rs 3,500 to...
- India vs Argentina Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the do-or-die clash for India's semi-final qualification hopesIndia vs Argentina Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: India face Argentina in a crucial FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool E match on August...
- Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...
Load More
