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Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...
Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont BlancMont Blanc's glaciers are rapidly retreating due to climate warming and heat waves. Permafrost is thawing, causing increased rock falls and...
Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military networkSpace is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are en...
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
For years, thousands of visitors left coins for luck in Giant’s Causeway’s ancient rocks. Years later, more than 10,000 have been removedFor years, visitors to Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway pushed coins into gaps between its famous basalt columns as a gesture of luck or...
Covering car side mirrors with a plastic bag: How this simple hack can keep away bird droppings, dust, frost and protect from bird attacks while vehicle is parkedCovering car side mirrors with a plastic bag can be a simple way to protect them while a vehicle is parked. The cover hides the reflection ...
Vinegar to clean your car windscreen: How to use it correctly, why people do it and does it work?Vinegar on car windscreen: Vinegar possesses acidic properties that can tackle some windshield grime and water marks. However, relying sole...
Not with a knife or boiling water: A safer way to remove freezer ice faster, according to appliance guidesIce buildup in freezers reduces cooling efficiency and increases electricity costs. Chipping ice with knives or using boiling water can dam...
Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
The simple aluminum foil tip that could help food stay fresher in the freezeAluminum foil trick for food storage in freezer: Aluminum foil offers a protective barrier for freezing food items effectively. Heavy-duty ...
The fastest way to clear ice might be the worst for your windshield - Here are 5 safer ice fixesThat frozen windshield may tempt you to grab the fastest fix, but one common winter shortcut could leave you paying for a new windshield. E...
Judgment day for Prince Harry in his final tabloid privacy battle against Daily MailThe courtroom drama surrounding Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher reaches its climax today. Accusations of un...
Freeze warning explained: Why large parts of the US are under alertFreezing temperatures are expected across western Pennsylvania and southern Connecticut tonight. A freeze warning is in effect for both reg...
Winter Weather Warning: Up to 10 Inches of snow expected — when will conditions ease and who is at risk?Multiple U.S. states are under a Winter Weather Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) as heavy snowfall and below-freezing temper...
Climate change will hurt your glass of wine. Late frost across French vineyards threatens fruit cropsFruit growers are worried that the frost will kill off large numbers of early buds.
- Rajasthan government gives Rs 200 crore relief package to farmers
The Rajasthan government today announced a Rs 200-crore relief package for farmers in view of the damage suffered by crops due to frost and...
- Declare crop damage due to frost as national calamity: BJP
A demand for declaring the damage to crops caused by frost in Madhya Pradesh as a national calamity generated heat in the Lok Sabha today.
- Frost & extended cold spell damage chana
Minimum temperatures may further fall by 1-2 degree C while maximum temperatures will remain stable during the next two to three days.
- Mustard harvest shortfall turns the heat on cooking oil
The wildfire in cooking oil prices is being further fanned by a decline in the harvest of mustard, India’s most important local oilseed.
- Ground frost blights farmers in Punjab
Potato growers in Punjab have been hit by late blight coupled with ground frost condition which has damaged 40% crop in the region.