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In a 2025 study, researchers fired clay bricks with 10% eggshell powder; thermal conductivity was 50% lower than in untreated bricks- 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 2017, CU Boulder engineers turned glass microspheres into a 50-microliter film; 10 to 20 square meters of it could help cool a family-sized house
- In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabricIn 1973, Skylab, the United States' first space station, suffered from overheating just after its launch. Ingenious engineers quickly came ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.30 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
- India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 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
- India's telecom & network equipment needs urgent policy support: NITI Aayog says sector could double GDP shareIndia's telecom sector needs policy support to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Heavy reliance on imports, especially from China, ...17 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategyIndependence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against im...13 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 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
- Capuchin monkeys learn to ‘kiss’ an AI touchscreen for banana rewards in a groundbreaking Costa Rica experiment as new technology takes animal cognition research into the wildWild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica have learned to use an AI-powered touchscreen to earn banana rewards, with some even “kissing” the scre...04 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM 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
- 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
- Nifty could deliver low-teen returns as earnings drive next leg of bull market: Anand Rathi AMCThe June-quarter earnings season has now begun, and we will be tracking this closely as results come in, with more insights to follow throu...28 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- US couple saved up to $350,000 after living in a $600-a-month trailer before building their dream homeA US couple who spent six years living in a trailer with a $600 monthly housing payment has built a 3,600-square-foot dream home for about ...21 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Which listed companies contributed to Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 success?Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 orbital mission has spotlighted the listed companies supporting India's private space ecosystem. Fr...21 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- One roll of aluminum foil could help you stay more comfortable this winter —here's how it works on drafty windowsDrafty windows quietly let warm air escape all winter. Even small gaps can make rooms feel colder and push heating bills higher. A roll of ...16 Jul, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
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