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Bathroom mold can spread faster than you think. 7 habits to stop it and 2 simple ways to remove it- 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 conditions
- In 1999, a Florida teen hacked NASA, accessed source code of ISS and forced the world's most powerful space agency to shut down some systems for 21 days
- Can putting a ball of aluminum foil in your shoes get rid of bad odors? What you should know before trying the trickUnpleasant odors in shoes arise from trapped moisture and the growth of bacteria. Although many people suggest using aluminium foil to elim...26 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Krishna’s consciousness: Prasidh’s three wickets offer India a bright spot on a day when Sri Lanka made them work hardIndia's bowlers faced challenges on a humid day, taking only six wickets. Sri Lanka's batsmen, Sooriyabandara and Dinusha, applied themselv...26 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plumeNASA's groundbreaking LCROSS mission in 2009 confirmed the presence of water ice at the Moon's south pole, transforming our understanding o...22 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...21 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2011, Kiel University researchers began studying CAU-10-H for water harvesting, a project that lasted over a decade. 15 years later, they produced 66 pounds of the material, opening a path to harvest freshwater from air as dry as 18% humidityResearchers at Kiel University in Germany have spent more than a decade studying CAU-10-H, a porous material capable of capturing water vap...20 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- Placing Aluminum foil on damp walls: How this simple home trick works to check moisture, its benefits and the right way to use itUsing aluminum foil is a clever and straightforward method for checking wall moisture levels. This no-fuss technique doesn't require any fa...19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Your plants' leaves may be dirtier than you think. How often should you clean your house plants' leaves?Dust accumulation on houseplants can hinder photosynthesis and growth. Regularly cleaning leaves ensures plants receive adequate sunlight f...19 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Pasting aluminum foil on damp walls: What this simple trick can revealHomeowners can use a clever aluminum foil method to detect potential moisture issues in walls. By covering a suspected damp area with foil ...18 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Extreme Heat Warning: Texas, Florida, other Southern states in US brace for triple-digit temperaturesScorching temperatures and oppressive humidity grip the southern United States. Heat indices are exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit in severa...18 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Why are people putting their banknotes in kitchen foil to protect them?Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Aluminium foil can provide an additional layer of protection for banknotes by reducing their exposure to d...18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remainsThousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient...18 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- Why medicine tablets are sealed behind aluminum foil: The metal blocks moisture, light, and oxygen that can slowly damage drugsPill packaging is essential for safeguarding delicate medications from harmful environmental elements, such as moisture and light. Aluminum...17 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- How to clean tarnished copper using a simple bottle of ketchup kept on your kitchen shelf? Experts explain the science behind preventing oxidation for goodCopper tarnish results from a natural chemical reaction with its environment. The acid found in ordinary tomato ketchup effectively removes...17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- Running the bathroom fan after every shower: why experts say an extra 15 to 20 minutes can help reduce mold and mildew riskBathroom exhaust fans play a vital role in combating mold growth following showers. By simply leaving the fan running for 15 minutes post-s...11 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Stretching out a wet shower curtain after every bath: Why leaving it bunched up encourages mildew to growAfter taking a shower, make it a habit to pull your shower curtain tight. This quick action encourages faster drying by reducing moisture a...11 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM 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
- German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
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