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HEAT REFLECTION TECHNOLOGY
A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paint- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the body
- Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first eco-sustainable habitat 'Pine Home' and open-air museum
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Since 2004, Switzerland has covered parts of eight glaciers with white blankets; protected ice melted about 59% less, preserving up to 350,000 cubic metres a yearSince 2004, giant white sheets have been deployed over Swiss glaciers to combat ice melt by reflecting solar radiation and altering energy ...13 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that t...12 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- PayU India CEO on MDR; Qcomm’s festive hiringPayU India CEO Anirban Mukherjee has backed a simple pricing model for UPI charges. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.11 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 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
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...08 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsA word of caution for all those who have exposure to mid cap stocks or are planning to increase it. Just keep one thing in mind: If there i...06 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Purdue University created paint so white that a coated surface stayed 8°F below the surrounding air at noonPurdue University researchers developed an ultra-white paint reflecting nearly all sunlight. This innovative paint keeps surfaces cooler th...05 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh home is built without concrete and has waterless sanitation system. It stays naturally warm even in winterSonam Wangchuk, the engineer and education reform campaigner who recently completed his hunger strike seeking changes to the examination sy...02 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Sustainability is at the core of what Thermax does: Vishal Mehra, Head-Water and Wastewater Business, ThermaxThermax received the Sustainability Champion award at the Economic Times Family Business Awards. The company's future growth plans are now ...31 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the testFrance is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, r...30 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- This Chilean teenager proposes a nuclear microreactor system for Antarctica, estimates 3,254-tonne CO2 cutA young Chilean student has proposed a hybrid energy model for Antarctic research stations. This innovative concept combines renewable sour...29 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- Deepinder Goyal's Temple eyes $500 million valuation as it prices debut wearable device at Rs 80,000Deepinder Goyal-founded Temple is preparing for its next funding round at a higher valuation. Temple raised $54 million in February at a $1...27 Jul, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
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