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Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquids- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the body
- Why wildland firefighters carry aluminum-foil shelters: The outer layer reflects about 95% of the radiant heat reaching them
- Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...17 Aug, 2026, 06.40 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
- In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 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 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- PM Modi, Trump will work out Russian oil-related 100 per cent tariff issue, says US officialUS official Peter Navarro believes US President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will resolve tariff differences. He recalled past criticism r...12 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM 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
- Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impactApproximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris ra...07 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Inside the modern horological renaissance where Hublot watches marry technical audacity with decadal reliabilityModern haute horlogerie is shifting toward manufacturing autonomy, exemplified by Hublot’s in-house Unico movement, the architectural Big B...07 Aug, 2026, 03.31 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
- No electricity, no diesel: Sonam Wangchuk's invented tent can stay warm at up to -14 degrees. How does it work?Sonam Wangchuk’s innovative tent was designed to stay warm even when temperatures outside dropped to -14°C. In 2021, he said it could reach...04 Aug, 2026, 02.43 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
- 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
- GST collections stay on track, rise 15% in JulyIndia's July GST collections surpassed ₹2.11 lakh crore, showing a 15.4% year-on-year increase. Import GST surged significantly, contributi...02 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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