Good news of going nuts about nutsIndia's national focus is on a diplomat's cashew consumption during a summit. This discussion highlights a perceived luxury in addressing m...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
In 2018, Melbourne put 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartridges into a road; 250 tonnes of recycled asphalt showed 60% better fatigue resistanceIn 2018, Melbourne tested a road with an unusual ingredient list: 200,000 plastic bags, 63,000 glass bottles and 4,500 used printer cartrid...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Sebi plans shorter disaster recovery drills, stronger backup rules for exchangesSebi has proposed tighter business continuity and disaster recovery norms for market infrastructure institutions, including shorter mock dr...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Sebi proposes shorter DR drills, stronger resilience norms for mkt infrastructure institutionsSebi has put forth a proposal to lessen the duration of disaster recovery drills for market infrastructure institutions, reducing them from...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
South African delegate's Rs 3 lakh cash left in cab recovered by Delhi Police before flightIn a remarkable display of efficiency, Delhi Police successfully retrieved a missing bag belonging to a South African delegate, which conta...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Smriti Mandhana: 'If you keep crying and sitting on those mistakes, you’re not improving yourself or getting better...' Indian cricketer shares an important lesson on fastest way to bounce back from failureSmriti Mandhana, the Indian cricketer, champions the importance of learning from past failures. She believes it's crucial to move beyond mi...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
India's private sector securing critical minerals abroad is need of the hour: G Kishan ReddyFacilitating the domestic private sector to secure critical mineral assets abroad and transport them back home serves as the need of the ho...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Recyclekaro partners with TMK for recycling facility in UzbekistanRecyclekaro will establish a facility in Uzbekistan for e-waste and battery recycling. This strategic collaboration aims to recover critica...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear powerChinese scientists have created PhosCage, a material that captures uranium from seawater. This new substance performs significantly better ...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamisThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometer...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST