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Navratri 2026: 8 best AI prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini to turn your photos into dreamy Garba-night portraitsNavratri festivities kick off on October 11 and run until October 19. This year, users can elevate their common photos into stunning festiv...- Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...
- In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000In Milpitas, California, an innovative on-ramp has been constructed using shredded tires as a lightweight fill material. This eco-friendly ...
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 74: This auto ancillary has monopoly over a part which EVs can't killFor many old auto suppliers, EVs raise an existential question: Will their product still be required? Here, the debate is different. The ba...
- In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...
- How a student turned waste glass into an ‘oyster home’ and won Rs 1.2 lakh awardA Florida high school student, Delaney Peterson, has explored an unusual way to support oyster reef restoration, by turning discarded glass...
- Why just one scrap of microplastic can cause high cholesterol and kidney damage in young seabirdsTiny microplastics infiltrate even the most isolated ecosystems around the globe, posing serious threats to wildlife health. These minuscul...
- Aluminium foil can help your candles burn brighter and longer: 8 smart ways to use it in household workAluminium foil is one versatile invention. These malleable sheets can be used for many purposes other than to protect your leftover food. I...
- How to open a coconut without hammer: 5 clever methods to break the hard shell at homeHow to open a coconut without hammer: Cracking open a coconut doesn’t require a hammer. You can use common household items instead. Techniq...
- Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older systemTrump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults...
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...
- NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover sends images of cracked wheel, shows signs of ageing after 14 years on the Red PlanetNASA's Curiosity rover's wheels show extensive wear after years of exploration. Sharp rocks and uneven terrain have caused significant dama...
- This jewellery stock appeared in 4 of June’s top 10 PMS portfolios, one bet was as high as 22.6%Thangamayil Jewellery emerged as a top stock choice for several leading PMS fund managers. Equirus Wealth made the largest allocation, show...
- Don't waste used aluminium foils. 7 ways it can be used to save your kitchen time and effortsUsed aluminium foil does not always belong in the trash. Clean and intact foil sheets can be reused around the kitchen in several practical...
- UFC 250 start time fights tonight live, main card: How to watch MMA fights from White House lawn as Donald Trump hosts Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, other matchesUFC Freedom 250 tonight live: UFC has said it spent more than $60 million on the event and will not make a profit.
- Best AC Comforters: Year-round comfort and warmthExplore the curated list of the best AC comforters designed for year-round comfort and warmth. These best AC comforters feature breathable ...
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