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A 1960s house in South London is staying 10C cooler than outside without air conditioning during extreme heat. It acts like an insulated flask maintaining a cooler temperature indoors by keeping heat outside- NASA left a camera on the moon for 31 months; when Apollo 12 brought it home, scientists found bacteria that appeared to be alive
- Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves cool
- Viral video: EV company asks hefty amount for battery repair, engineering student fixes it himself in just 2 daysA viral video claims to show an engineering student fixing a battery problem in his electric car after being quoted a high repair cost and ...21 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summersUsing aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick se...19 Aug, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did itA Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled pl...19 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...19 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Antarctica is covered in ice, yet fire is so dangerous that the U.S. keeps a full-time professional fire department thereThe extreme weather of Antarctica raises notable fire dangers for research stations. At McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Program's centr...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...05 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- Why people are using aluminum foil to protect physical cash at home; Ways to protect cash and does this hack really work?Aluminum foil serves as an innovative solution for safeguarding cash against moisture and environmental effects in your home. While it effe...05 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Jamie Dimon: “And if you’re going to be a leader, you know what I ask myself? Would I want to work for...” — Inspiring life lessons on leadership, trust, accountability, character, decision-making, and why the best leaders earn confidence before they demand it by the legendary American banker and CEO of JPMorgan ChaseToday's Quote of the Day by Jamie Dimon: Jamie Dimon's quote about leadership deconstructs managerial capability into four distinct human d...04 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
- In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern constructionAnna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her tim...03 Aug, 2026, 08.01 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
- Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise youAmericans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 yea...02 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM 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
- Investing and thinking beyond Trump, Iran and oil prices: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%West Asia is once again dictating the mood on Dalal Street. Brent crude has crossed $93 a barrel, Indian equities are under pressure, and t...30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- US energy cushion faces new stress test as Middle East risks rise againAs Middle East tensions rise, America’s energy market stability is put to the test. Record levels of electricity demand and heavy data-cent...27 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...26 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- Book, a treatment: When stories become a balm for the soulThe genre of healing fiction is blossoming, offering readers a comforting escape and nurturing emotional well-being. As publishers recogniz...26 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
- Before turning your AC lower, try these 7 cooling tricks, including using a fanKeeping your air conditioner running efficiently involves simple maintenance tasks. Regularly cleaning or replacing your air filter ensures...24 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
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