Scientists tested reflective pavement through an Australian summer, and the road surface stayed cooler, but midday radiant heat increased above itA western Sydney trial revealed reflective roads cool surfaces but raise pedestrian temperatures. This study tracked the trade-off over a y...
India effect: New Zealand sees record ticket sales ahead of Men in Blue's cricket tourIndia’s 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand is driving record demand for international cricket tickets, with 26,000 sold in the first...
MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...
Quote of the day by Jimin: 'It would be really great if our music continues to touch people. Once your heart is moved, it will...' - emotional quote by South Korean singer and dancer of BTS teaches motivational life lessons on power of music and how songs can touch hearts and inspire positivityQuote of the day by Jimin: BTS member Jimin believes music profoundly touches listeners' hearts. He hopes their songs inspire positive chan...
No tea, coffee or outside food: Indian woman living in Dubai reveals what she ate for 7 days at a Bengaluru detox retreat. ‘This food isn’t made to be tasty. It’s made to heal.’In a recent blog post, digital creator Reema Mahajan shared her enlightening experience at a 7-day sattvic detox retreat in Bengaluru. She ...
Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge ma...
Philadelphia painted black pavement with a light-coloured coating to fight extreme heat. A year later, researchers found one clear differenceTo tackle urban heat island effects, Philadelphia is trialing cool pavement solutions. In Hunting Park, a reflective light-colored coating ...
Plaud brings its AI Notetaker to India. Here’s what three days with the Note Pro felt likePlaud has launched its Note Pro and wearable NotePin S AI voice recorders in India, targeting high-end professionals like executives and la...
India 300-5 after Padikkal's second hundred of the Test seriesDevdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the series as India reached 300 for five. Sri Lanka missed two early chances which could have...
Travelling to Europe in summer? Indian traveller says ‘better travel India’ after 10-day tripAn X user has urged travellers to consider India over Europe for summer holidays after a 10-day family trip in July and August left him str...
Quote of the day by American star Jack Lemmon: 'If you are lucky enough to do well, it's your responsibility to send the elevator back down’; life lesson on how truly successful people are not selfish but act as mentors to the less fortunate from two-time Oscar winnerWhile many people have the hunger and the drive for success or even the talent, not everyone is blessed with access to resources or connect...
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 outsideA 1960s ex-council house in south London stayed 10C cooler than outside during a 35C day without air conditioning. Architect Marion Baeli s...
Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
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...
English proverb of the day: ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ — Why do timing and decisive action matter so much? A life lesson on capturing the moment with situational awarenessRecognizing opportune moments and acting swiftly is vital for positive outcomes. Hesitation often leads to missed chances and lost momentum...
In 1981, climate researchers began tracking hourly temperatures that would eventually span 43 years of global data. 47 years later, their projections show hot days could contain more than 4 extra hours of extreme heat, revealing risks daily averages missExtreme heat hours are rising faster than entire hot days globally. Hotter nights are becoming more common, extending heat exposure periods...