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In 2022, Ontario's Durham Region used 400 tonnes of glass in a 3.6-km road pilot. 4 years later, it could reuse 240 tonnes of PET each year across Durham roads under its plan- Muslims emerge as a campaign issue for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midterms
- New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concrete
- In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...08 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- At 15, this Delhi student is building AI smart glasses that give deaf users subtitles for life. Says, 'This American businessman became his biggest inspiration'A 15-year-old student developed AI smart glasses to make sounds visible. These glasses convert speech into text and recognize Indian Sign L...07 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Hall of Frame: Glasses with bold and distinctive frames are the new corporate accessoryEyewear is emerging as the new workplace power accessory, replacing traditional markers such as ties, watches and jewellery as a way for pr...06 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- In US, a Missouri facility shreds up to 3,000 retired wind-turbine blades a year; the waste is reused in cement productionIn Missouri, retired wind turbine blades, known for their complex composite makeup, are being creatively repurposed. These enormous blades ...05 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- This 7,000-pound wind turbine blade retired from a Colorado wind farm; Today, it serves as a pedestrian bridge in GeorgiaIn a remarkable transformation, a retired 7,000-pound wind turbine blade from a Colorado wind farm has been ingeniously repurposed as a ped...04 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service HQ, escalating air warA Russian drone struck Ukraine's SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv on Friday. The attack injured at least twelve people and damaged...04 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- In 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed solar cells inspired by plant photosynthesis. 34 years later, the technology had reached 12% efficiencyIn 1991, EPFL scientists Brian O’Regan and Michael Grätzel developed a solar cell inspired by plant photosynthesis. Their dye-sensitized so...04 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...28 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Wind turbines in US can last around 30 years; what happens to their enormous blades after they stop turning may surprise youWind turbines typically have a lifespan of around thirty years, and at the end of this period, much of their structure can be efficiently r...26 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...24 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In July 2019, scientists watched mayflies mistake solar-like glass for water; females landed and deposited eggs on the dry surfaceFemale mayflies are confusing solar panels for water surfaces, which is causing difficulties with their reproduction. This issue, termed po...21 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Social EnterpriseWith this category, we intend to recognise the startup that best embodies the ‘double bottomline’ model, one that combines profits with the...20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawerIn 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black pa...20 Aug, 2026, 01.53 AM IST
- Atlanta used a retired 49-foot wind-turbine blade as a footbridge to solve a creek-access problem; the result transformed the park by opening nearly 2 acres of previously unreachable green space to visitorsAtlanta wind turbine blade bridge: A retired wind-turbine blade now serves as a footbridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This innovative s...11 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 70: Almost nobody tracks this company. That may be why its turnaround was missedVery few investors track this old auto supplier, and that may be exactly why its turnaround went unnoticed. This is a business that spent y...10 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse could change everything-These zodiac signs could feel the biggest life shiftsThe 2026 eclipse season is set to unveil transformative opportunities and new adventures. The total solar eclipse on August 12 will profoun...03 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
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