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Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....18 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST- Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- 'Burning classrooms' track schools in sun-scorched SpainChildren in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat are struggling with unbearable classroom heat exceeding 29C, prompting a grassroots project to monito...18 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Find the best point of exit to sell PSUsGovernment disinvestment is off to a good start this fiscal year. Small stake sales in public sector undertakings are generating revenue. T...18 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- In 1913, a Corning physicist brought home sawed-off battery jars used for railway lanterns: His wife baked a sponge cake in one, and Pyrex was bornImagine a bustling kitchen in 1913, where Jesse Littleton and his wife transformed an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary moment of in...17 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- Psychology says the people who appear most composed under pressure aren't emotionally immune; they've learned to fall apart without an audience, carry it quietly through the night, and still show up the next morningTrue resilience involves accepting negative emotions without judgment, leading to greater psychological well-being over time. Instead of su...15 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- '8647' mystery: What does the numbers mean? Sign appears in Washington's iconic National MallGiant numbers "8647" mysteriously appeared on the National Mall's grass, sparking a federal investigation and political controversy. The ma...13 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- Techie uses smartwatch to identify the coworkers causing him most stress at work; here's how he did itPankaj Tanwar, a software engineer, has developed an innovative system to measure workplace stress. By connecting his Whoop fitness tracker...11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- ‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
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