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- Science says ancient roman concrete could repair its own cracks: The secret was hidden in tiny white chunks
In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 million- In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricks
- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...03 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- 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...21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Don’t throw out clothes stained with sunscreen. Try these simple and easy DIY cleaning hacks firstSunscreen can leave stubborn greasy, yellow or orange marks on clothes, especially around collars and necklines. Fresh stains can be treate...21 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...19 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Aluminum pans need the right kind of cleaning if grease, grime, burnt food or mineral deposits make them look permanently blackened; here are a few ways to bring back their shineAluminum pans can become blackened due to heat and food residue. Proper cleaning techniques can restore their original luster and appearanc...14 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Should you water plants with warm or cold water? The answer might surprise youWater temperature significantly impacts plant health and growth. Lukewarm water is generally the safest choice for most plants. Extremely h...01 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Why people spray vinegar on shower doors and the 15-minute trick that lifts cloudy hard-water depositsHard water minerals cause cloudy shower doors, leaving a chalky film behind. White vinegar, a weak acid, effectively dissolves these minera...27 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- That brick of brown sugar can be fluffy again sooner than you think, using aluminum foilThat rock-hard brown sugar in your pantry is usually not spoiled. It has simply lost moisture. A simple aluminum foil warming method can he...17 Jul, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- “Why buy a Rs 30,000 AC?”: Man says his Rs 800 DIY roof trick cuts temperature by 15°C in 45°C heatA man shared a budget-friendly rooftop cooling method costing under ₹800 amid the ongoing extreme heatwave. He used a mixture of Fixit URP,...29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...11 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Still Stands While Modern Concrete Falls ApartAncient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered that a "hot mixi...20 Feb, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Pasta dreams can come true: Make the perfect béchamel sauce that won't go bad for a weekThis white sauce can be used to coat a large lasagne or as a dip for your veggies.04 May, 2020, 06.53 PM IST
- Hybrid system could cut coal-plant emissions by halfThe attraction of combining these two systems is that both processes operate at similarly high temperatures of 800 degrees Celsius or more.05 Apr, 2016, 07.07 PM IST
- Top five spicy dishes to set fire to your palateWith the prices of chilli still on the rise, we bring you some of the spiciest dishes in the city that we dare you to sink your teeth into.16 Feb, 2016, 09.50 AM IST
- Here's how we could build a city on MarsAs yet, Martian concrete has not undergone an actual test on Mars.The researchers believe that the concrete would be up to three times toug...21 Jan, 2016, 10.57 AM IST
- 'We can set up bus plant in Nagpur' says M.D, Scania IndiaAnders Grundstromer is managing director of Scania Commercial Vehicles India Ltd and also senior vice-president of Sweden based Scania Grou...26 Aug, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
- Brew it cold & slowFascinating nuggets from epicurean history06 Aug, 2014, 02.00 PM IST
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