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In 1932, Dale Kleist tried to spray molten glass onto building blocks; the failed experiment created tiny fibres and helped make fibreglass insulation affordableIn 1932, Dale Kleist, while researching the process of sealing glass blocks, inadvertently discovered the art of producing fine glass fiber...- Elon Musk flying car explained: How does Tesla Roadster work? Timeline of a car that was first revealed in 2008Tesla’s next-generation Roadster is being promoted with cold-gas thrusters, compressed-gas pressure vessels and performance claims that go ...
- India is fastest-growing polymer compound market, expected to grow to USD 16 bn by 2031: CrisilIndia is becoming the fastest-growing polymer compound market globally, contributing 13 percent of a USD 75 billion industry. The market is...
- Ireland turns retired wind turbine blades into bridges and furniture. How Kilrush is giving renewable energy waste a second lifeIn Kilrush, County Clare, retired wind turbine blades are transformed into public infrastructure such as a pedestrian bridge. This project,...
- Sterlite Tech shares jump 4% as Nomura initiates coverage forecasting nearly 50% upside in 2026 multibagger. Here’s whyNomura initiated coverage on Sterlite Technologies with a Buy rating and Rs 1,350 target, implying 48.5% upside. The brokerage expects stro...
- HFCL stock triples in 6 months as AI, defence orders boost outlookThe stock of HFCL is soaring, attributed to remarkable achievements in optical fibre cables and defence electronics sectors. With a new rev...
- The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and offOptogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functi...
- How to clean dusty TV screens? Try these simple and safe home cleaning tricks to remove fingerprints and smudgesBefore you start any cleaning, ensure your television is turned off and unplugged. Use a soft microfiber cloth to lightly dust the screen. ...
- In 2024, the EU-funded REWIND project began developing blade reuse and recycling methods. 2 years later, more than 20 square metres of recovered sections supported new applicationsThe REWIND project is developing new technologies for wind turbine blades. These innovations aim to dismantle, repurpose, and recycle old b...
- In 2021, Danish partners launched DecomBlades to recycle retired wind turbine blades. 5 years later, 40 tonnes of recovered glass fibre had entered new blades in TaiwanSince launching in 2021, Denmark’s DecomBlades project has turned retired wind turbine materials into resources for new turbines. Its pyrol...
- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industryIn 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored...
- Michigan researchers give used wind turbine blades a sweet second life. Turned it into gummy bears, here's how they didMichigan researchers have developed a way to recycle retired wind-turbine blades into useful products, including gummy bears. The innovativ...
- Ohio-based company transforms old wind turbine blades into beautiful, sustainable benches, tables and other public-space furnitureIn an innovative twist, retired wind turbine blades are getting a second life as robust public furniture, including stylish benches and tab...
- Retired wind turbines in Texas get a new life. Researchers are converting waste into recycled hybrid composite materials for construction purposesRetired wind turbine blades are presenting a significant waste management issue for the industry. In response, researchers are actively see...
- Tennessee turned 100 tonnes of old wind turbine blades into material for new products for automobiles, boats and constructionBased in Tennessee, Carbon Rivers has crafted an innovative technique for recycling obsolete wind turbine blades. This novel approach utili...
- 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...
- 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...
- A Tennessee company is recycling wind turbine blades and recovering glass fibre reported to be 99.9% pure for reuse in manufacturingA Knoxville company, Carbon Rivers, is recycling old wind turbine blades. Their process uses heat to separate glass fibre from resin materi...
- Sterlite Tech shares gain 4% on Rs 1,760 crore international order winSterlite Technologies shares saw an upswing on Thursday after the company secured a Rs 1,760 crore international order for high-density opt...
- Cipla, Rocket India announce Rs 300 crore expansion plans in Karnataka; Blackstone eyes data centresCipla and Rocket India will invest Rs 300 crore in Karnataka's manufacturing facilities. Blackstone is exploring investments in data center...
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